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In Korean 팽창제(탄산수소나트륨 등) romanized Paengchangje(Tansansusonateuryum Deung)

In Korean products like: Stir-Fried Chicken Noodle · cracker mong · Hovenia Tea …

Raising agents (baking soda etc.) (Raising agent)

International number (INS/E number) E500·E503

How it's written on Korean labels 팽창제(탄산수소나트륨 등)탄산수소나트륨탄산수소암모늄베이킹파우더합성팽창제베이킹소다

What is this additive?

Additives that make dough rise. Common in snacks, bread and batter mixes.

Common General information worth knowing.

What is it used for?

Safety summary

JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).

In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.

Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)

Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.

Common in

SnacksBreadChocolate & confectionery

Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.

If you want to avoid it

Products with Raising agents (baking soda etc.)

Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Raising agents (baking soda etc.) (30 of 90).

Found by matching text in the ingredient list, so some products may be missed or mismatched. Always check the package. This list refreshes once a day.

FAQ

How do you say raising agents (baking soda etc.) in Korean?

On Korean food labels it's written 팽창제(탄산수소나트륨 등) (romanized: Paengchangje(Tansansusonateuryum Deung)). It can also appear as 탄산수소나트륨, 탄산수소암모늄, 베이킹파우더, 합성팽창제.

What is raising agents (baking soda etc.)?

Raising agents (baking soda etc.) (Raising agent): Additives that make dough rise. Common in snacks, bread and batter mixes.

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