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E-number E500 · Minerals
Sodium carbonates
Halal
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- Plain-language explanation
- E500, or sodium carbonates, are mineral-based salts used as leavening agents and acidity regulators in foods like baked goods and sodas. They are typically derived from natural mineral deposits or produced synthetically from common salt and limestone, which are both plant/mineral-based. Since their source is not animal-based, E500 is generally considered halal by major certification bodies like JAKIM, MUI, MUIS, ESMA, and HFA without any concern for its source.