CAS number
144-55-8
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
White powder
Additive number
INS 500ii (E500ii)
Also known as: Baking soda, NaHCO3.
Typical grades: Food, feed, pharmaceutical and technical grades.
About Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) is a mild alkali and buffering agent. It releases carbon dioxide when heated or mixed with an acid.
Uses and applications
Food
Used as a leavening agent in baking powders and as a pH buffer in food processing.
Pharmaceutical
Used as an antacid and as a buffer and effervescent component in medicines.
Industrial
Used in flue gas treatment, animal feed, cleaning and pH control.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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