At Yumify, we believe in using clean, safe, and approved ingredients to make your cooking quick, tasty, and healthy. One such ingredient you might have noticed on our Idly-Dosa Mix pack is Raising Agent [INS 500(ii)].

Let’s explain what it is — and why it’s absolutely safe for you and your family.

📌 What is Raising Agent [INS 500(ii)]?

INS 500(ii) is the food-grade code for Sodium Bicarbonate — commonly known as Baking Soda. It’s a natural, alkaline compound used in food preparation as a leavening agent, which helps batter or dough rise and become light, fluffy, and airy when cooked.

You’ve probably already used it in your kitchen for making:

• Idly
• Dosa
• Cakes
• Biscuits
• Pancakes
• Fried snacks

✅ Is INS 500(ii) Safe for Kids & Adults?

Yes — it’s absolutely safe when used within the recommended FSSAI-permitted limits, as it is in Yumify Idly-Dosa Mix.It’s widely approved by food safety authorities like:

• FSSAI (India)
• FDA (USA)
• EFSA (Europe)

Used responsibly, it’s completely safe for daily home-cooked meals for kids, adults, and elderly people.

🌿 Health Benefits of Baking Soda (INS 500(ii)) in Food

While its primary function is to act as a raising agent, it offers several added benefits too:

🍽️ ****1️⃣ Makes Food Lighter & Digestible