Sodium Bicarbonate
additive ingredient
What is it?
Sodium Bicarbonate is an additive, such as a preservative, flavouring or colouring. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 8 products
Products containing sodium bicarbonate
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about sodium bicarbonate
Is Sodium Bicarbonate good for dogs?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
What is sodium bicarbonate in dog food?
Sodium bicarbonate is a raising agent and acidity regulator. It helps control pH and can influence texture and shelf life. It is generally used in small amounts and does not provide significant nutrition.
How many UK dog foods contain sodium bicarbonate?
8 UK products list sodium bicarbonate as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
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How does Open Dog Food grade sodium bicarbonate?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.