Yes - Halal

E500

salts and related compounds

Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda

Also known as: Soda AshBaking SodaSodium CarbonateSodium BicarbonateBicarbonate of Soda

Status

Halal

Function

Raising agent and acidity regulator

Halal

Is E500 (Sodium Carbonate) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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About E500

Miscellaneous - acids and salts: carbonates Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E500 made from?

mineral (trona ore)
Solvay process (synthetic)

Scholarly Notes

Inorganic mineral - halal. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is universally halal.

Foods that commonly contain E500

Food Category Guide

E500 is common in baked goods — see the full halal guide →

baked goods bread biscuits effervescent drinks dried pasta

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E500 (Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda) halal?

E500 (Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. This additive is typically derived from plant or synthetic sources and does not contain any prohibited ingredients according to Islamic dietary laws.

What is E500 used for?

E500 is used as a raising agent and acidity regulator in food products.

What foods contain E500?

E500 (Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda) is commonly found in: baked goods, bread, biscuits, effervescent drinks, dried pasta.

What is E500 made from?

E500 can be derived from the following sources: mineral (trona ore), Solvay process (synthetic).

What are the other names for E500?

E500 may appear on food labels as: Soda Ash, Baking Soda, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bicarbonate of Soda.

salts and related compounds — 52 E-codes: 47 Halal, 0 Haram, 5 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in salts and related compounds

E501

Potassium Carbonate/Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate

E503

Ammonium Bicarbonate/Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate

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