What is Bicarbonate of Soda?
Bicarbonate of Soda is a simple buffering ingredient.
Bicarbonate of Soda is a mineral salt that may be used to help manage acidity or pH in liquid formulas. In this context, its value is formula balance.
Why is Bicarbonate of Soda used in liquid formulas?
Bicarbonate of Soda may be used as a buffering ingredient. Buffering means helping manage acidity or pH in the finished liquid.
It is not there to make the body alkaline. Its job is formulation balance.
What it adds to the product experience
It can help smooth acidity and support a more balanced liquid.
It may also help some ingredients disperse in a more stable way, depending on the formula.
Ingredient origin or natural source
Bicarbonate of Soda is a simple mineral salt used in food, baking, and some liquid formulations.
Interesting fact
Bicarbonate of Soda is the same familiar compound used in baking, where it helps control acidity and release carbon dioxide.
Safety and suitability notes
People on sodium-restricted diets or with blood-pressure, kidney, or medication concerns should ask a healthcare professional before using products containing buffering salts.
Simple takeaway
- Bicarbonate of Soda is a buffering ingredient.
- It may help manage acidity or pH in liquid formulas.
- It supports formula balance.
Common questions
Why is bicarbonate of soda used in liquid formulas?
It may be used as a buffering ingredient to help manage acidity or pH.
What does buffering mean?
Buffering means helping manage acidity or pH in the liquid formula.
Does bicarbonate of soda add sodium?
Yes, it contains sodium, so people on sodium-restricted diets should check suitability.
Which Supremo products contain Bicarbonate of Soda?
Bicarbonate of Soda appears in Supremo Liposomal C, Supremo Liposomal G, Supremo Liposomal H and Supremo Liposomal PQQ.
Supremo products containing Bicarbonate of Soda
Click a product below to view the formula and see how this ingredient fits into the blend.
This article is for educational purposes only and does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Speak to a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, managing a diagnosed health condition, or unsure whether a supplement is appropriate for you.
Sources and further reading
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Food Additives and Ingredients.
- NCBI Bookshelf. NCBI resources on food flavouring and formulation ingredients.
- PubMed / NCBI. PubMed indexed research on sodium bicarbonate and buffering.
- PubMed / NCBI. PubMed indexed research on liposomes and phospholipid delivery systems.