Comparing E500I - Sodium carbonate vs E262 - Sodium acetates

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Overview

E500I - Sodium carbonate

Sodium carbonate (E500i) is a food-grade alkaline salt used to regulate acidity and support leavening and texture. It also helps with color and flavor development in some foods by creating a mildly alkaline environment.

E262 - Sodium acetates

Sodium acetates (E262) are salts of acetic acid used to regulate acidity, add a tangy “salt-and-vinegar” taste, and help keep foods fresh. The group includes sodium acetate and sodium diacetate, both widely used in snacks, baked goods, and some meat and poultry products.

Synonyms

E500i

Sodium carbonate

washing soda

E262

Sodium acetates

Functions

acidity regulator raising agent

acidity regulator preservative

Origins

Products

Found in 716 products

Found in 5,778 products

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Popular questions

How to clean washing machine with vinegar and baking soda?
To clean with sodium carbonate (E500i, washing soda), run an empty hot cycle with about 1/2–1 cup to degrease and soften scale, then wipe seals and run a rinse. If you also use vinegar, do it in a separate cycle—acid and alkali neutralize each other if mixed.
Can you put baking soda in washing machine?
If you mean sodium carbonate (E500i, washing soda), yes—add a small amount with detergent to boost cleaning and soften water, but it’s more alkaline than baking soda. Avoid on wool/silk and follow fabric and appliance instructions.
How to make washing soda?
Convert baking soda to sodium carbonate (washing soda, E500i) by heating it on a tray at about 200°C/400°F for 30–60 minutes, stirring until it turns dull and grainy. Let it cool and store airtight, as it’s hygroscopic.
Can i put baking soda in washing machine?
If you’re thinking of washing soda (sodium carbonate, E500i), yes—use sparingly as a laundry booster; it’s stronger than baking soda. Always follow garment care labels and avoid on protein fibers like wool and silk.
Is baking soda good for washing fruits and vegetables?
A mild baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, E500ii) solution can help remove dirt and some residues; rinse well. Sodium carbonate (E500i, washing soda) is more alkaline and not recommended for produce washing.