Foods Containing E500 (Sodium Carbonates)
E500 (Sodium Carbonates) is sodium bicarbonate — baking soda, one of the oldest leavening agents in existence. Here are the foods where you'll find it on the label.
Common foods that contain E500
- bread
- cakes
- biscuits
- self-raising flour
- scones
- muffins
In the UK and EU, E500 must be declared either as "E500" or as "Sodium Carbonates" in the ingredients list.
Is E500 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E500 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Carbonates to harm at normal dietary intakes.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA