What is E500? Sodium Carbonates Explained
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E500 is Sodium Carbonates — sodium bicarbonate — baking soda, one of the oldest leavening agents in existence.
What is E500 (Sodium Carbonates)?
E500 is Sodium Carbonates, a food additive classified as a raising agent that release gas to make baked goods rise. Sodium bicarbonate — baking soda, one of the oldest leavening agents in existence. You'll find it in bread, cakes, biscuits and many other packaged foods. Sodium Carbonates is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E500 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E500 found?
E500 (Sodium Carbonates) is found in bread, cakes, biscuits, self-raising flour, scones, muffins.
- bread
- cakes
- biscuits
- self-raising flour
- scones
- muffins
Also known as: Bicarbonate Of Soda · Sodium Bicarbonate
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.
EFSA opinion: Sodium Carbonates — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E500. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E500 FAQs
What is E500 in food?
E500 is Sodium Carbonates — sodium bicarbonate — baking soda, one of the oldest leavening agents in existence.
Is E500 safe to eat?
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.
Is E500 vegan?
E500 (Sodium Carbonates) is vegan. It is derived from mineral, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E500 halal?
E500 (Sodium Carbonates) is halal. It is derived from mineral, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA