Brown paper bag labeled 'Refined Sodium Bicarbonate Food Grade' with 25 kg net weight
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Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade)

Food grade Sodium Bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder used mainly in baking, pH regulation, and pharmaceutical applications. Trusted for consistent quality in Kenya's food and chemical sectors.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number144-55-8
Chemical FormulaNaHCO3
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Packaging25 kg bags
StorageCool, dry, ventilated storage
GradeFood Grade

Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameSodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade)
CategoryWater treatment
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade)

Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade) is a versatile chemical widely employed in the baking industry as a leavening agent, where it reacts with acidic components to release carbon dioxide, helping dough rise uniformly. It is also used as a pH buffer and neutralizing agent in pharmaceutical formulations to maintain solution stability. In industrial settings, it serves as a mild alkaline cleaning component and odor neutralizer. Proper storage in cool, dry conditions prevents caking and moisture absorption, maintaining powder flow and performance. Finstar Chemicals supplies this product in 25 kg bags suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and various industrial applications. This grade meets food safety standards required by manufacturers and processors in the region. Buyers are advised to handle the powder with appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid dust inhalation and contamination risks. We serve buyers in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, ensuring prompt delivery and quality assurance through certification and batch traceability.

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Applications

Food Industry - Leavening AgentUsed in baking to produce carbon dioxide, enabling dough to rise and achieve desired texture.
Pharmaceutical Buffering AgentMaintains pH balance in medicinal formulations ensuring chemical stability.
Water TreatmentAdjusts pH in water purification processes for safer consumption.
Odor ControlNeutralizes acidic and basic odors in industrial and waste management settings.
Cleaning AgentActs as a mild abrasive in cleaning products, suitable for sensitive surfaces.

Benefits

pH StabilizationBuffers acidity in formulations, preventing degradation of sensitive ingredients.
Controlled Carbon Dioxide ReleaseEnsures consistent leavening performance critical for uniform bakery product quality.
Food-Grade PurityConforms to food safety standards protecting consumer health in edible applications.
Extended Shelf LifeProper packaging prevents moisture uptake which maintains functional efficacy over time.

Features

Food Grade CertificationCertified safe for ingestion, meeting regulatory standards for food applications.
Consistent Particle SizeUniform granularity enhances dissolution rate and reaction control in processing.
Bulk 25 Kg PackagingStandard packing size facilitating handling and inventory management for industrial clients.
COA AvailableDetailed batch Certificate of Analysis provided upon order for quality assurance.

Industries Served

Food and BeverageUsed extensively for baking, beverage carbonation, and food preservation.
PharmaceuticalsEmployed in drug formulation processes as a buffering and pH regulating agent.
Water TreatmentAdjusts pH to acceptable ranges, ensuring safe potable water production.
Cleaning and HygieneIncorporated in cleaning products for odor neutralization and gentle abrasive action.

Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Sodium Bicarbonate (Food Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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