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Food Chemistry
Sodium Bicarbonate
Formula:
NaHCO3
GOST/CAS:
ГОСТ 32802-2014 / CAS 144-55-8
Sodium bicarbonate (sodium hydrogen carbonate, baking soda, food additive E500ii) is a fine crystalline white powder that is highly soluble in water. It is an indispensable component in the food industry due to its leavening and buffering properties. When heated or reacted with acids, it releases carbon dioxide, providing porosity and volume to finished baked goods. It possesses mild alkaline properties and is completely safe for humans and the environment.
Applications
Bakery and Confectionery Industry: Used as a primary chemical leavening agent in the production of biscuits, cakes, gingerbread, bread, and other flour-based goods. It ensures perfect porosity and a light texture.
Beverage Production: Applied in the manufacturing of effervescent and carbonated drinks, dry beverage concentrates, and kvass to regulate acidity (pH) and create a carbonation effect.
Meat and Dairy Industry: Utilized as a buffering agent to stabilize pH levels, improve the texture of semi-finished meat products, and prevent the coagulation of dairy proteins.
Other Food Industries: Used in the production of processed cheeses, confectionery glazes, and as a technological processing aid for raw materials.
Key Advantages
High Leavening Capacity: Efficiently releases during thermal processing (above 60°C) or in an acidic environment, guaranteeing consistent volume and a porous dough structure.
Precise Acidity Control (pH): Acts as a mild buffer, stabilizing the acid-base balance in formulations and extending the organoleptic freshness of products.
High Purity and Safety: Fully complies with strict international and national food safety standards. Free from toxic impurities and heavy metals.
Versatility and Stability: Easily blends with dry ingredients, dissolves excellently in liquid media, and performs predictably throughout the technological process.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in dry, clean, and well-ventilated warehouses in tightly closed original packaging, away from substances that emit strong odors or gases.
- It is recommended to prevent direct exposure to moisture and condensation, as the product is hygroscopic and prone to caking.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Transportation is permitted by all modes of covered transport in compliance with freight regulations. The product is non-hazardous (does not belong to any dangerous goods class). Shelf life is 1–2 years from the date of manufacture (depending on the packaging type).
Technical Specifications
Appearance
Odorless white crystalline powder
Assay (Main Substance)
≥ 99.0%
Moisture Content
≤ 0.2%
Density (at 20°C)
2.16 g/cm³
pH (1% Aqueous Solution)
8.0-8.6
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)
9.5g/100 ml
Supply info
- 25 kg multi-layer paper or polyethylene bags (optimal for medium to large-scale productions).
- 1000–1200 kg specialized flexible intermediate bulk containers (Big-bags) for large-scale industrial enterprises.
- Shipped on pallets secured and protected with stretch hood/shrink wrap.