Sodium carbonate, E500 (i), is a subclass of Sodium carbonates (E500 ). It most commonly occurs as a crystalline heptahydrate, which readily effloresces to form a white powder, the monohydrate.
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| United States | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| European Union | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Philippines | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Austria | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
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| Cyprus | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Denmark | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Estonia | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Finland | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| France | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Germany | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Greece | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Hungary | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Ireland | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Italy | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Latvia | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
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| United Kingdom | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| Australia | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Sodium carbonate |
E500 - Sodium carbonates: Regarded as safe in small amounts - some sources list as possible teratogen in large doses
E500 - Sodium carbonates: Miscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Carbonates
E500 - Sodium carbonates: Large amounts cause corrosion of the gut, gastric upsets, circulation problems.
E500 - Sodium carbonates: No known adverse effects in small quantities.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E500 - Sodium carbonates: Sodium carbonate is naturally occurring in alkaline waters, however it is also synthesised by the Solvay process or by electrolysis of sea water. Sodium carbonate is used as an acidity regulator, particularly in beer making. Excessive ingestion may result in stomach upset. Typical products include beer, baking, soft and fizzy drinks, medications. No known adverse effects in small quantities. May irritate the eyes and respiratory tract.
E500 (i) - Sodium carbonate: Sodium carbonate is naturally occurring in alkaline waters, however it is also synthesised by the Solvay process or by electrolysis of sea water. Sodium carbonate is used as an acidity regulator, particularly in beer making. Excessive ingestion may result in stomach upset. Typical products include beer, baking, soft and fizzy drinks, medications. No known adverse effects in small quantities. May irritate the eyes and respiratory tract.
500 (ii) - Sodium hydrogen carbonate: Sodium hydrogen carbonate (Bicarbonate of soda) is used in food mainly as a raising agent, but also as a base. It is prepared synthetically.
500 (iii) - Sodium sesquicarbonate: Sodium sesquicarbonate occurs naturally in saline waters, it is used as a base. No adverse effects are known.
Sodium carbonates
Washing soda
Soda ash
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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