The most widely used chemical leavening agent, typically paired with an acid salt (e.g. SAPP or tartaric acid) in baking powder systems to control gas release timing.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Soluble in water

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

0.5-2.0% of finished product weight

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number: E500(ii)
Status: Authorised food additive
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference: 21 CFR 184.1736 (GRAS, direct food substance)
Common declaration: Sodium Bicarbonate
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Chemical leavening agent

Technical function	What it does
carbon dioxide release on reaction with an acid or on heating	Provides the primary leavening gas in baked goods.

Recommended applications

Cakes

Chemical leavening agent

Bakery

Chemical leavening agent

Beverages

Chemical leavening agent

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	White crystalline powder
Colour	White crystalline powder
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Soluble in water
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Min. 99.0% (USP/FCC grade)
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Inorganic salt; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Assay, Particle size, Heavy metals.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Sodium Bicarbonate

EU and US regulatory context

Chemical leavening agent

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Leavening

Sodium Bicarbonate

EU and US regulatory context

Chemical leavening agent

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Leavening

Ammonium Bicarbonate

Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)

Glucono Delta-Lactone (GDL)