Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii
What is Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii?
Sodium hydrogencarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a white crystalline powder. It is a naturally occurring mineral found in deposits called trona. It is manufactured industrially through the Solvay process, which uses salt brine and limestone.
Is Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii vegan?
Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii used for?
It is widely used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, where it reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing dough to rise.
Is Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii safe?
Sodium hydrogencarbonate is listed by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food.
Why it's used
It is widely used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cookies and biscuits, where it reacts with acidic ingredients to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing dough to rise. It can also act as an acidity regulator and is found in some processed foods for its chemical properties.
Health notes
Sodium hydrogencarbonate is listed by the FDA as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use in food. It is a common ingredient that provides sodium, and excessive intake of sodium can be a concern for blood pressure. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it. No specific health concerns are associated with its use at typical levels found in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Hydrogencarbonate E 500ii
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