Ingredient

Leavening Baking Soda

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Baking soda is a leavening agent, meaning it helps baked goods rise. When heated …

What it is

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder. It is a naturally occurring mineral salt. It is manufactured industrially for use in food and other applications.

Why it's used

Baking soda is a leavening agent, meaning it helps baked goods rise. When heated or combined with an acid, it produces carbon dioxide gas, which creates bubbles and makes doughs and batters expand. It is commonly found in cakes, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods.

Health notes

Baking soda is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a food ingredient. It is used in small amounts in food, and at these levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated sodium bicarbonate. There are no widespread controversies regarding its use as a food ingredient.

Allergen info

Baking soda is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Leavening Baking Soda

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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