Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
What is Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate?
Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking soda, is a white crystalline powder. It is a salt of carbonic acid, naturally occurring in mineral deposits and also produced industrially through chemical processes.
Is Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate vegan?
Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate gluten-free?
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is not one of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate used for?
It is widely used as a leavening agent in baking, producing carbon dioxide gas when combined with an acid and moisture, which causes doughs and batters to rise.
Is Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate safe?
In the U.S., sodium hydrogen carbonate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
It is widely used as a leavening agent in baking, producing carbon dioxide gas when combined with an acid and moisture, which causes doughs and batters to rise. It is also used as a pH buffer and an antacid.
Health notes
In the U.S., sodium hydrogen carbonate is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is a common ingredient in antacids and is generally considered safe when consumed in amounts typically found in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical dietary intake.
Allergen info
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is not one of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Raising Agent: Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
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