Sodium Carbonate
Sodium carbonate can help control acidity and improve texture in foods. It can also serve as an antioxidant.
Found In
- Baked goods
- Beverages
- Ramen noodles
- Baked goods
- Beverages
- Ramen noodles
Also Known As
- E500
- Soda Ash
- E500
- Soda Ash
The Beverage Bottom Line
Sodium carbonate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Sodium carbonate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed)
In 1975, the health aspects of carbonates and bicarbonates as food ingredients were evaluated.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses. Authorized for use in the EU (nutrients, additives).
In 2011, EFSA assessed health claims for sodium carbonate.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025