Ingredient

Salt And Baking Soda

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Salt is primarily used to enhance flavor and as a preservative. Baking soda is …

What it is

Salt, or sodium chloride, is a mineral found naturally in seawater and underground deposits. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder that occurs naturally as the mineral nahcolite. Both are manufactured for commercial use.

Why it's used

Salt is primarily used to enhance flavor and as a preservative. Baking soda is a common leavening agent in baked goods, helping them rise and become fluffy. They are often found together in processed foods like cookies, cakes, and canned goods.

Health notes

Salt is essential for human health, but high intake is linked to increased blood pressure. The FDA considers salt generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as intended. Baking soda is also GRAS. JECFA has evaluated both substances and established acceptable daily intakes. While generally safe in typical food amounts, excessive sodium intake is a public health concern.

Allergen info

Salt and baking soda are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Salt And Baking Soda

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Jo's Candies LLC Jo's Candies, Popcorn, Salted Caramel, Almonds, Salted Caramel, Almonds Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 500kcal 13.6Protein 31.8Fat 45.5Carbs ONE Brands, LLC Victory Bar, Cookies & Creme Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 308kcal 32.3Protein 10.8Fat 41.5Carbs ONE Brands, LLC Bar, Cookie Caramel Crunch Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 32.9Protein 15.3Fat 37.6Carbs Finch Paper LLC Ice Cream, The Full Minty Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 256kcal 4.7Protein 16.3Fat 55.8Carbs Wicks Pies Inc. Pumpkin Chess Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 58% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 327kcal 5.3Protein 13.3Fat 46.0Carbs Grandma Brown's Beans, Inc. Home Baked Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 124kcal 6.2Protein 1.2Fat 21.7Carbs Grandma Brown's Beans, Inc. Home Baked Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 124kcal 6.2Protein 1.2Fat 21.7Carbs Grandma Brown's Beans, Inc. Home Baked Beans Canned & Bottled Beans 124kcal 6.2Protein 1.2Fat 21.7Carbs Jo's Candies LLC Jo's Candies, Salted Toffee Bark Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 571kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 71.4Carbs Hawaii Associated Wholesale Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies Cookies & Biscuits 677kcal 6.5Protein 32.3Fat 87.1Carbs Tate's Bake Shop, Inc. Brownies Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 421kcal 7.9Protein 28.9Fat 44.7Carbs

Oh Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 536kcal 7.1Protein 21.4Fat 75Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.