Sodium Hydroxide Beads Food Grade is commonly used as a processing aid in food production, including baked goods, beverages, canned and pickled foods. Caustic soda is used for curing foods since it helps soften and preserve foods, such as olives. Caustic soda is used for washing and peeling fruits and vegetables. Caustic soda is used to thicken ice cream and gel eggs. In baked products, caustic soda helps form a shiny and crisp crust, such as in bagels and pretzels.
Functions

Preservative
Food Additive
Thickening Agent
Tenderizer
Raw Material
Sales Specification

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH): 99.0%
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3): 0.50%
Sodium Chloride (NaCl): 0.03%
Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3): 0.005%
Mercury (Hg): 0.1 mg/kg
Packing

55.115 lb bag, 40 bags per pallet
551.15 lb metal drum, 4 drums per pallet
DOT Transportation

UN/NA: 1823
Proper Shipping Name: Sodium Hydroxide, Solid
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II