E500 — Sodium Carbonates

Used as: Raising agent

Why is it used?

Used to help baked goods rise and to adjust acidity.

EU status

Authorised in the EU

How it appears on a label

• “E500”
• “Sodium Carbonates”
• “sodium carbonate”
• “sodium bicarbonate”
• “sodium carbonates”
• “baking soda (e500)”

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