Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3, obtained from sodium carbonate and carbon dioxide, resulting in high-purity sodium bicarbonate. Proquinsa manufactures food-grade sodium bicarbonate with a purity of 99.5%–100%.
Composition
Table
Ingredients
Synonym
Nº CAS
% of purity
EC Nº
Sodium Bicarbonate
99.5 - 100
Applications
Cookies and Bread Making:
Adds volume, texture, and fluffiness to dough due to its CO2 content.
Acts as an acidity regulator (buffer) in bread doughs.
Functions as a preservative. Acts as an anti-caking agent during preparation.
Animal Feed:
Acts as a buffer, preventing increases in acidity or alkalinity in the bodies of animals (poultry, cattle, and swine).
Promotes weight gain in fattening cattle.
Reduces the incidence of cartilage malformations.
Combats the effects of heat stress.
Household Cleaning Uses:
Works as a natural water softener, enhancing the action of detergent.
Adding half a cup of baking soda to the washing machine neutralizes odors, softens clothes, and removes tough stains, especially sweat and grease.
In detergents, it acts as a metal ion sequestrant and has an anti-redeposition effect during washing.
It removes grease from pans, dishes, countertops, and the inside of the oven.
