Emulsifier · CAS 144-55-8
Sodium Bicarbonate
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sodium Bicarbonate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk). By tracked product count it ranks #39 of 417.
- #39 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Bicarbonate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #39 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (91st percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #39 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Sodium Bicarbonate: 1,338 tracked U.S. products (common band, #39 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 1,338 · #39 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 144-55-8 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate (CAS 144-55-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, nutrie.
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (1,338 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 1,338
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe to consume?
Sodium Bicarbonate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (1,338 tracked products, #39 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Sodium Bicarbonate used for in food?
Sodium Bicarbonate shows up as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, nutrient supplement, ph control agent, processing aid, solvent or vehicle in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (1,338 products).
Where does Sodium Bicarbonate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #39 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.