Ingredient

Baking Powder: Sodium Bicarbonate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sodium bicarbonate is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods. When heated …

What it is

Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a white crystalline powder that is a salt of carbonic acid. It is a naturally occurring mineral, but most of the sodium bicarbonate used in food is manufactured. It is produced by reacting sodium carbonate with carbon dioxide and water.

Why it's used

Sodium bicarbonate is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods. When heated or combined with an acid, it releases carbon dioxide gas, causing doughs and batters to rise. It is found in cookies, biscuits, cakes, and breads, as well as in some snack foods.

Health notes

Sodium bicarbonate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a food ingredient. It is also used as an antacid to relieve heartburn and indigestion. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sodium bicarbonate. At typical dietary intakes, it is not associated with adverse health effects. High intakes, however, can cause gastrointestinal upset.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Baking Powder: Sodium Bicarbonate

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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