What is Sodium hydrogen carbonate?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Sodium hydrogen carbonate is a salt you may know as baking soda. The white powder forms carbon dioxide when mixed with acid.
Why is it in the product?
As a raising agent, it releases gas to make dough rise. As an acidity regulator, it controls acidity in the product.
Where is it found?
It is often found in baking powder and baked goods. Its specific E number is E 500(ii), a subgroup of E 500.
Other names
Natron, Natriumbicarbonat, E 500(ii), Sodium hydrogen carbonate, Sodium bicarbonate, Baking soda, Bicarbonato de sodio, Hidrogenocarbonato de sodio
Source
EU Regulations 1333/2008 and 231/2012
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