Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade) — Food Ingredient Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) is an alkaline leavening agent widely used in bakery, confectionery, beverages, and food products. When combined with an acid ingredient it releases COâ‚‚ to leaven baked goods. Also used as a pH regulator, mild abrasive in oral care, and alkalising agent in food and beverage products.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 144-55-8 |
| Molecular Formula | NaHCO₃ |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | 99.0–100.5% |
| pH (1% solution) | 8.3 |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.25% |
| Grade | Food |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Leavening agent in bakery and baking
- COâ‚‚ source in effervescent food products
- pH regulator in food and beverages
- Oral care mild abrasive ingredient
- Antacid and digestive food ingredient
- Cleaning and deodorising food-grade applications
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Leavening agent for bakery, effervescent food products, and antacid food applications. Call +91 8008002576.
What is the difference between pharma grade and food grade Sodium Bicarbonate?
Both pharma-grade (IP/BP/USP) and food-grade Sodium Bicarbonate are chemically NaHCO₃ with NLT 99% assay. Pharma grade undergoes additional testing for heavy metals, arsenic, and microbiological purity to meet pharmacopoeial specifications. Food-grade meets FSSAI/food safety specifications. For pharmaceutical oral dosage forms, pharma grade is required. For food applications, food grade is sufficient.
How does Sodium Bicarbonate work as a leavening agent in baking?
Sodium Bicarbonate alone requires an acid in the formulation to react and produce COâ‚‚ for leavening. In buttermilk cakes, it reacts with lactic acid; in chocolate cakes, with cocoa's natural acidity; in recipes with vinegar or citrus juice, with those acids. Baking powder is a ready-mixed leavening system containing Sodium Bicarbonate, an acid salt (cream of tartar or MCP), and starch as an anti-caking agent.
Is Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate used in beverages?
Yes. Sodium Bicarbonate is used in effervescent drink tablets and powders (combined with citric acid), as a pH regulator in sports drinks to buffer lactic acid and reduce perceived fatigue, and as an alkalising agent in some mineral water formulations. Sports nutrition research shows that sodium bicarbonate loading (0.3g/kg) before intense exercise can improve performance in short, high-intensity events.
What is the shelf life of Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate?
Properly stored Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate (sealed HDPE bags, cool dry conditions) has a shelf life of 24–36 months. It begins to slowly decompose to Na₂CO₃ and CO₂ on exposure to moisture and heat (above 50°C). Loss of leavening power on storage can be tested by adding a teaspoon to hot water — active material produces vigorous fizzing.