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Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda

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Is Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda healthy?

Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product is primarily composed of sodium bicarbonate, a single-ingredient, minimally processed substance.

How processed is Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda?

Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Peanuts, Milk count in its favor; Nuts, Sesame, Soya are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Borwick's Bicarbonate of Soda

Borwick's
88 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$32.01 · 100 g · $9.07 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Kerry Group
Category Baking Soda
Summary

This product is primarily composed of sodium bicarbonate, a single-ingredient, minimally processed substance. While it lists potential allergens like peanuts, nuts, sesame, soya, wheat, and milk, these are likely due to cross-contamination warnings rather than actual ingredients. The minimal processing and absence of harmful additives contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 8

Peanuts
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Milk
Good

Whole dairy ingredient.

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Sodium Bicarbonate
Neutral

Sodium Bicarbonate is a common baking ingredient used to help dough rise and is generally considered safe in typical amounts.

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Wheat (Gluten)
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Lactose
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Nuts
Bad

Nuts are known allergens and may pose health risks for people with nut allergies.

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Sesame
Bad

Sesame is a common allergen that can trigger allergic responses in some consumers.

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Soya
Bad

Soya can be an allergen for some individuals and is often avoided by those with soy sensitivities.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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