E500: Sodium carbonates
Leavening agent and acidity regulator (baking soda). Verdict: safe
| Code | E500 |
| Name | Sodium carbonates |
| Also known as | baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, baking powder |
| Group | E500–E599 — acidity regulators and anticaking agents |
| Verdict | safe |
Where you meet it
- baked goods
- cookies
- carbonated drinks
Frequently asked questions
- Is E500 dangerous?
- On the classification this reference uses, E500 is "safe". Leavening agent and acidity regulator (baking soda). That is a summary of the Russian TR CU 029/2012 list and the EU permitted lists, not medical advice.
- How do I check whether E500 is in a product I have?
- Photograph the barcode or the ingredients panel — the app reads the list and flags every additive it finds. Three checks are free, with no account.
Check a product rather than guess. Photograph the barcode and the app reads the ingredients, decodes every code and marks the ones worth knowing about.
Others in this group: E508 · the full table
This reference is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor.