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Bicarbonate

Bicarbonate commonly refers to sodium bicarbonate, used as a leavening agent in foods, an acid neutralizer, and pH buffer.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Sep 11, 2025
Health score+1.0
-5Good5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Irritation if inhaled as dust, ingestion of large amounts may cause alkalosis, sodium intake contribution

Benefits

Leavening agent in baking, acid neutralizer, pH buffer

References

Waters containing Bicarbonate

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