Food additives
Dr. Oetker Baking Soda
200 g, E500 leavening agent for low-acid doughs and natural cleaning
Overview
Dr. Oetker baking soda (E500) provides gentle, even leavening for low-acid doughs: gingerbread, cookies, biscuits, and pancakes. It needs an acidic ingredient (lemon, buttermilk, yogurt, or cream of tartar) or the heat of the oven to activate fully. The 200 g packet is suitable for regular baking use as well as household use as a natural cleaner.
200 g
Net weight
E500
Leavening agent
Sodium carbonates
Vegan
Diet
Uses
- Gingerbread, cookies, and biscuits: gentle leavening without excessive volume
- Pancakes and fried batters: light, even texture
- Combine with an acidic ingredient (lemon, buttermilk, yogurt, cream of tartar) to trigger the reaction
- Natural cleaner: baking soda and water paste for kitchen surfaces
Dosing advice: follow the quantity indicated in the recipe; excess baking soda leaves a metallic taste and yellows the crumb. Reseal the packet after each use and store it in a dry place away from heat.
Technical information
| Ingredient | E500 leavening agent (sodium carbonates) |
| Net weight | 200 g |
| Energy | 0 kJ / 0 kcal per 100 g |
| Fat | 0 g, of which saturates 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g, of which sugars 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 67.5 g per 100 g |
| Diet | Suitable for vegetarians and vegans |
| Storage | Cool, dry place; reseal the packet after use |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
Baking soda is a pure leavening agent (E500) that needs an acidic ingredient to activate, whereas baking powder already contains this acid combined with the leavening agent. Baking soda is therefore best suited to recipes containing lemon, buttermilk, yogurt, or cream of tartar.
Can this baking soda be used for anything other than baking?
Yes, mixed with a little water, it forms a natural cleaning paste that is useful for degreasing countertops and utensils. However, reserve a packet for this purpose to prevent any odor transfer to your preparations.
How should baking soda be stored after opening?
Reseal the packet tightly after each use and store it in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, which causes it to clump.
Learn more
Combine with Dr. Oetker Cream of Tartar to prepare homemade baking powder, using 2 parts cream of tartar to 1 part baking soda. Find more leavening agents in Food additives and all the technical ingredients in Baking aids. Explore the Dr. Oetker collection as well.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
