Ingredient

B Soda Salt

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Baking soda is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods, producing carbon …

What it is

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder. It is a salt composed of sodium and bicarbonate ions. It occurs naturally as the mineral nahcolite, but is most often produced synthetically.

Why it's used

Baking soda is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods, producing carbon dioxide gas when combined with an acid and moisture. This causes doughs and batters to rise. It is also used as a pH buffer and can be found in a variety of processed foods.

Health notes

Baking soda is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a common ingredient in antacids and is used to neutralize stomach acid. When consumed in very large amounts, it can cause side effects like gas, bloating, and electrolyte imbalances. JECFA has evaluated sodium bicarbonate and established an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing B Soda Salt

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Coffee Baking Co Red Velvet Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing Famous Southern Pudding Cake, Red Velvet Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Cinnamon Swirl With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Cinnamon Swirl Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Lemon Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Lemon Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Chocolate Cake With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing, Chocolate Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs Coffee Baking Co Cream Cheese With Homemade Cream Cheese Icing Pudding Cake, Cream Cheese Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 680kcal 49.8Protein 48.1Fat 8.3Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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