E500(ii)

E500(ii) – sodium bicarbonate E500(ii) denotes sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), an alkaline food additive used primarily as a chemical leavening base, pH regulator/acidity corrector, anti-caking agent, and component of effervescent systems. In the presence of food acids or heat it releases CO₂, driving aeration and influencing color and texture....