Food Grade Sodium Carbonate (Food Soda Ash)
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1. Basic Product Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Food Grade Sodium Carbonate / Food Soda Ash |
| Chemical Formula | Na₂CO₃ |
| CAS No. | 497-19-8 |
| E Number | E500(i) |
| HS Code | 2836200000 |
| Executive Standard | GB 1886.1-2021 China Food Additive; FCC, USP, EU Food Standard |
| Appearance | White uniform crystalline powder/granule, odorless |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, aqueous solution shows strong alkalinity; insoluble in ethanol |
| Transport Property | Non-hazardous goods, general cargo shipping |
2. Quality & Purity Specifications
Two mainstream types for food industry customers
- Granular Food Grade (hot sale): Na₂CO₃ ≥99.2%
- Fine Powder Food Grade (for fine food processing): Na₂CO₃ ≥99.5%
Key control indicators:
- Loss on ignition ≤0.70%
- Chloride strictly limited
- Heavy metals, arsenic, lead meet global food safety limits
3. Standard COA (Certificate of Analysis)
Stamped batch COA provided for each shipment, support SGS/BV third-party inspection
| Test Item | Standard Limit GB 1886.1-2021 | Actual Test Result | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | ≥99.20% | 99.45% | Titration |
| Loss on Ignition | ≤0.70% | 0.32% | High temperature burning weighing |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤0.007% | 0.003% | Turbidimetry |
| Water Insoluble Matter | ≤0.04% | 0.01% | Filtration weighing |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 mg/kg | <0.5 mg/kg | AAS |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg | <1.0 mg/kg | AAS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg | Not Detected | AAS |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.003% | 0.001% | Colorimetry |
| Appearance | White crystal powder/granule, no foreign impurities | Qualified | Visual Inspection |
| Test Conclusion | Compliant with GB 1886.1-2021, FCC & EU food additive standards, safe for food processing |
4. Main Applications
4.1 Pasta & Baking Industry (Core Usage)
- Alkalizer for noodles, ramen, wonton wrappers, cold noodles: improve noodle elasticity, gloss and taste, prevent soup turbidity
- Leavening auxiliary for pastry, mooncake, steamed food, neutralize acidic raw materials
- Adjust pH in gluten production to optimize gluten quality
4.2 Beverage & Canning Industry
- Acidity regulator for carbonated drinks, fruit juice, soy drinks
- Peeling auxiliary for canned fruits and vegetables, soften fruit peel easily
- Clean processing equipment for food factories
4.3 Bean Product Processing
Adjust pH when making tofu, yuba, soy milk; remove bean bitterness, improve product texture and yield
4.4 Edible Cleaning & Food Contact Disinfection
Safe alkaline cleaner for food machinery, stainless steel tanks, tableware, fruit and vegetable surface residue cleaning
4.5 Other Food Fields
- Fermentation regulator for wine, soy sauce, vinegar brewing
- Processing aid for meat tenderization and aquatic product deodorization
- Raw material for edible alkaline water, food compound leavening agent
Short Application Description (for product brief)
Food grade sodium carbonate (E500(i)) is widely used as alkalizer for noodles and pasta, pH regulator for beverages and canned food, processing aid for bean products and safe cleaning agent for food production equipment.
5. Packaging, Loading & Storage
Standard Export Packaging
- 25kg: Food-grade inner PE bag + outer kraft paper bag
- 500kg / 1000kg jumbo bag for large food factory bulk orders
- Custom small packaging (1kg, 5kg) for food distributors available
Container Loading
25kg paper bag: 27MT / 20GP container
Storage & Transport Notes
- Store in dry, cool, ventilated warehouse, seal bags to avoid moisture agglomeration
- Separate from acid chemicals, strong odor goods, toxic raw materials
- General cargo, no dangerous goods formalities, sea/land transport all available
6. Safety Instructions
- Mild alkaline substance, non-toxic for normal food application
- Avoid long-term inhalation of dust, wear dust mask during large-scale operation
- Skin contact: Rinse with plenty of water if dry or slight irritation occurs
- Do not mix with strong acid randomly, will release carbon dioxide and generate heat
7. Supplier Advantages
- Complete export documents: Batch COA, MSDS, Food Sanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, CI & PL
- Pass FCC, EU E500 food additive standards, meet Southeast Asia, Middle East, European market inspection requirements
- Accept pre-shipment third-party inspection (SGS, BV, Intertek)
- Stable monthly supply, support long-term annual framework contracts
- Granular and fine powder two particle sizes optional for different food processing demands
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