9 April 2025

Humens Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Carbonate: Quality and Performance for the Food Market

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The food industry requires high-quality ingredients that meet the strictest regulatory and safety standards. Humens provides a comprehensive range of food grade ingredients based on sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃, E 500ii) and sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃, E 500i), essential components for a wide variety of food applications. 

Ingredients produced with strict manufacturing process 

Our products are produced from purified brine, then undergo a tightly controlled carbonation process to ensure exceptional purity. Our manufacturing process takes place at our Novacarb and Novabay sites, and some workshops are under management system that is FSSC 22000 certified. Our ranges are fully compliant with the Food Chemical Codex. 

Versatile applications for food market Sodium Bicarbonate 

Sodium Bicarbonate 

  • Acidity regulator 
  • Leavening agent for bakery applications 
  • Effervescent agent in powder drinks  

Sodium Carbonate 

  • pH regulator in food processing 
  • Desiccant and moisture retention agent 

Our ingredients are commonly used in bakery products, soft drinks, , and other food formulations requiring precise pH control and product stability. 

Certified purity and safety 

Our food grade sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate offer a purity level of over 99%, and are free from aluminum and heavy metals. Through the implementation of a rigorous HACCP approach, we ensure the safety and reliability of every batch—meeting our customer requirements . 

Tailored support for your applications

Our dedicated FOOD sales team is here to help you select the most suitable grade for your applications and provide personalized technical support.

Need to know more? Contact Aurélien Neyret to discover our solutions tailored to your requirements!

Aurélien NEYRET 
+33 7 50 75 32 74
✉️ aurelien.neyret@humens.com

 

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