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Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline, food-processing chemical (also sold as sodium hydroxide or caustic soda) used in small amounts in traditional preparations such as pretzel glazing, alkaline noodles, hominy/nixtamalization and some types of preserved foods; it is prized for changing texture, color and pH in recipes. Nutritionally it provides no energy or nutrients and is essentially inert as a food ingredient at typical culinary dilutions (0kcal per 100g). Because it is a caustic substance, only food-grade lye should be used and it must be handled and neutralized properly — it is an ingredient for technique rather than nutrition.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~1.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Lye Water.

Calories

0 kcal

0% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

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0% RDI

Sugar

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0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

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Salt

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0% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.4 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Sodium Hydroxide healthy?

Sodium Hydroxide is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Sodium Hydroxide?

Sodium Hydroxide is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Sodium Hydroxide gluten free?

Yes, Sodium Hydroxide is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Sodium Hydroxide?

100g of Sodium Hydroxide contains 0 kcal, 0g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Sodium Hydroxide vegan?

Yes, Sodium Hydroxide is vegan.

Q.06Is Sodium Hydroxide lactose free?

Yes, Sodium Hydroxide is lactose free.

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