Food-grade sodium carbonate (E500(i)) is refined soda ash meeting purity standards for human consumption: ≥99.0% Na₂CO₃, with tight heavy metal limits-arsenic ≤3 ppm, lead ≤4 ppm.
Its roles are specific and regulated. Alkaline noodles incorporate 0.5–2% to strengthen gluten, develop yellow color, and create springy texture. Pretzel and bagel baths use dilute solutions for glossy, browned crusts. Cocoa Dutching neutralizes acidity, darkening color and mellowing flavor for chocolate beverages.
Direct leavening is prohibited-residual alkalinity is too harsh; sodium bicarbonate serves that role instead.
Shelf life runs 24–36 months in moisture-barrier packaging. Caking indicates moisture ingress but does not necessarily compromise safety if specifications hold upon retest.
Product Parameters
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TEST ITEMS |
TEST STANDARD |
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TOTAL ALKALI CONTENT (AS Na2CO3 ON DRY BASIS) |
≥99.2% |
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TOTAL ALKALI CONTENT (AS Na2CO3 ON WET BASIS) |
≤97.9% |
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CHLORIDE (AS NaCl ON DRY BASIS) |
≤0.70% |
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Fe (AS Fe ON DRY BASIS) |
≤0.0035% |
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SULFATE (AS SO4 ON DRY BASIS) |
≤0.03% |
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WATER INSOLUBLE MATTER |
≤0.03% |
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BULK DENSITY (G/ML) |
≥0.90% |
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Packaging & Shipping

Packaging
25kg / 20kg bag / according to clients' request, 27MT / 20'FCL without pallet.

Shipping
Strictly Deliver the goods in accodance with the contract.
Application
Food-grade sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, is a versatile ingredient. It's primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like pretzels and ramen noodles, giving them their unique texture and signature color. It also helps control acidity and is a key processing aid in various food productions. This safe, multi-purpose alkali makes many of our everyday foods possible.

Company Profile
Shandong Jiuchong Chemical Company Limited was founded in 2016, which is located in Weifang City, Shandong Province, China. We have 228 square meters of office space. Now Jiuchong chemical is a large modern international chemical enterprise with more than 28 series. Since our establishment, the company has gradually established and improved a sound supply chain system, quality monitoring system and service system, ensuring products quality and service.
At the same time, relying on our own geographical location and resource advantages, our company is committed to the optimization of a variety of chemical supply chain, including magnesium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate, polyaluminium chloride, aluminium sulfate, industrial salt, soda ash etc.
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