E500
E500: Sodium carbonates
No known riskFunction: raising agent
What is E500?
E500 (Sodium carbonates) is a raising agent used in processed foods.
What the research says
Includes baking soda. Used as a raising agent.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E500 (Sodium carbonates) safe?
Includes baking soda. Used as a raising agent.
Why is E500 added to food?
It is used as a raising agent.
Does E500 make a food ultra-processed?
Not on its own. E500 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.