Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

Common mineral leavening agents; halal.

Why?

Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and related carbonate salts are mined or synthesized minerals used as leavening agents in baked goods. They contain no animal or alcohol-derived material.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-30

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.