Ingredient

Carbonate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Carbonates are commonly used as leavening agents in baked goods, producing carbon dioxide gas …

What it is

Carbonate refers to a compound containing the carbonate ion (CO3^2-). In food, it is often found in the form of salts like sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, or calcium carbonate. These are typically produced industrially through chemical processes.

Why it's used

Carbonates are commonly used as leavening agents in baked goods, producing carbon dioxide gas when heated or reacted with acid, which helps dough rise. They can also function as acidity regulators and sometimes as anti-caking agents in powdered products.

Health notes

In the US, certain carbonates like calcium carbonate are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated many carbonate salts, often establishing acceptable daily intakes. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.

Allergen info

Carbonates are not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and do not contain gluten.

Products containing Carbonate

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WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY Wensleydale Creamery, Wensleydale Fruit Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 344kcal 4Protein 11.2Fat 60Carbs Square Enterprises Corp. Cocoa Wafers, Dark Chocolate Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 564kcal 5.1Protein 33.3Fat 59.0Carbs John F Martin & Sons Inc John F. Martin & Sons, Cream Cheese Spread, Cajun Crab, Cajun Crab Butter & Spread 214kcal 7.1Protein 16.1Fat 14.3Carbs Pagetel Inc. Pastry Pocket, Mango Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 350kcal 3.8Protein 20Fat 38.8Carbs Pagetel Inc. Pastry Pocket, Guava Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 350kcal 3.8Protein 20Fat 38.8Carbs a la mode shoppe Ice Cream Bars, Vanilla Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 362kcal 2.9Protein 27.5Fat 23.2Carbs Clinical Products Ltd. Yogurt & Lemon Bars, Yogurt & Lemon Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 357kcal 21.4Protein 14.3Fat 52.4Carbs Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc. Key Food, Toasted Oats Cereal Cereal 400kcal 13.3Protein 3.3Fat 76.7Carbs Market Solutions Group LLC Apple Tiny Wafers Cookies & Biscuits 370kcal 10Protein 10Fat 70Carbs Calise & Sons Bakery Inc. Calise Bakery, New York Style Plain Bagels Breads & Buns 260kcal 5.8Protein 0.5Fat 53.9Carbs Target Stores Coconut Granola Bars With Ancient Grains Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 441kcal 11.8Protein 17.6Fat 55.9Carbs

Flowers Foods, Inc. Hamburger Enriched Buns Breads & Buns High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 289kcal 8.4Protein 4.2Fat 54.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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