INS 500
salts and related compoundsSodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda
Halal
Is INS 500 (Sodium Carbonate) halal?
Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
What to do
Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.
Where is INS 500 used?
INS (International Numbering System) codes are maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and used on food labels in many countries outside the EU. You will commonly see INS 500 on packaging from:
In the EU and UK, the same additive appears as E500. The ingredient, halal status, and sourcing considerations are identical — only the labelling system differs.
EU / UK equivalent: E500
INS 500 and E500 refer to the same food additive — Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda. If you are checking a product purchased in the UK or Europe, look for E500 on the label instead.
See full E500 halal guide →About INS 500
Miscellaneous - acids and salts: carbonates
Sources / Derived From
- mineral (trona ore)
- Solvay process (synthetic)
Foods that commonly contain INS 500
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INS 500 (Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda) halal?
INS 500 (Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
What is INS 500 used for?
INS 500 is used as a raising agent and acidity regulator in food products.
What is the difference between INS 500 and E500?
INS 500 and E500 are the same additive — Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda. INS numbers are used on food labels in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and GCC countries. The E-number system (E500) is used in EU and UK markets. The halal status is identical regardless of which label system is used.
What foods contain INS 500?
INS 500 (Sodium Carbonate/Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda) is commonly found in: baked goods, bread, biscuits, effervescent drinks, dried pasta.
What is INS 500 made from?
INS 500 can be derived from: mineral (trona ore), Solvay process (synthetic).
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