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Sodium Carbonate

An alkaline salt used to control acidity.

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 32 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

3%

99 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 18 brands. 69 wet dog food, 19 dog food topper, 11 dry dog food.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 19. In the top five of 0 foods, so it is usually a minor ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

2%

Usually listed after the salt, which caps it at roughly 1% of the recipe in 98% of foods.

Price per lb

Foods with it $0.92
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 10 priced foods, 72% below the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

19%

of the foods that list it are from Royal Canin. 18 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • A processing aid that buffers acidity rather than a nutrient.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Royal Canin 19 / 160
  2. Nulo 13 / 117
  3. Kibbles n Bits 11 / 11
  4. Cesar 9 / 45
  5. Blue 8 / 186
  6. Dave's Pet Food 6 / 22
  7. I and Love and You 6 / 23
  8. Orijen 4 / 25
  9. Instinct 4 / 98
  10. Natural Balance 3 / 48

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 8 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #55 Kibbles n Bits Small Breed Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Dry Dog Food
  2. #59 Kibbles n Bits Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Dry Dog Food

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Chicken 53%
  2. Chicken Liver 47%
  3. Carrots 35%
  4. Natural Flavor 33%
  5. Water Sufficient for Processing 32%
  6. Guar Gum 30%
  7. Beef 26%
  8. Dried Egg Product 26%
  9. Chicken Broth 26%
  10. Peas 24%
  11. Powdered Cellulose 20%
  12. Water 20%

On the shelf

Foods that list Sodium Carbonate

99 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Dave’s Pet Food Restricted Diet Sodium Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Restricted Diet Sodium Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 10 on the labelInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Salmon Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Salmon Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Duck Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Duck Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Restricted Diet Bland Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Restricted Diet Bland Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 13 on the labelI and Love and You Top That Gaze Grain-Free Dog Food TopperI and Love and YouI and Love and You Top That Gaze Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 13 on the labelI and Love and You Top That Wit Lamb Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperI and Love and YouI and Love and You Top That Wit Lamb Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 14 on the labelWellness Complete Health Petite Entrees Shredded Medley Braised Lamb, Venison, White Sweet Potatoes & Carrots Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Complete Health Petite Entrees Shredded Medley Braised Lamb, Venison, White Sweet Potatoes & Carrots Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelHealth Extension food Grain Free Turkey Entree Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension food Grain Free Turkey Entree Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Canine Selected Protein PR loaf Wet Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Canine Selected Protein PR loaf Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Paté Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Paté Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the label
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Instinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Lamb Recipe Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Lamb Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Beef Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Original Healthy Cravings Toppers Real Beef Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Chicken Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Chicken Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Beef Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Wilderness Wild Cuts Trail Toppers Chunky Beef Bites in Hearty Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 11 on the labelBlue Delectables Tasty Chicken Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Delectables Tasty Chicken Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 14 on the labelI and Love and You Top That Shine Beef Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperI and Love and YouI and Love and You Top That Shine Beef Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 14 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Beef & Rice Entrée For Dogs / Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Naturally Healthy Beef & Rice Entrée For Dogs / Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 15 on the labelBlue Delectables Tender Turkey Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Delectables Tender Turkey Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 15 on the labelI and Love and You Top That Boost Duck Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperI and Love and YouI and Love and You Top That Boost Duck Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 15 on the labelI and Love and You Top That Move Beef With Bison Recipe In Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperI and Love and YouI and Love and You Top That Move Beef With Bison Recipe In Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 16 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Paté Turkey & Lentils Recipe Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Paté Turkey & Lentils Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Paté Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Paté Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Paté Turkey, Salmon & Chickpeas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Paté Turkey, Salmon & Chickpeas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 16 on the labelBlue Delectables Savoury Lamb Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Delectables Savoury Lamb Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 16 on the labelBlue Delectables Beef Dog Food TopperBlueBlue Delectables Beef Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 16 on the labelTruDog Grain Free Chicken & Salmon Recipe Small Breed ca Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Grain Free Chicken & Salmon Recipe Small Breed ca Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 17 on the labelHalo Holistic Grain Free Chicken & Salmon Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Holistic Grain Free Chicken & Salmon Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 17 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Paté Beef, Peas & Carrots Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Paté Beef, Peas & Carrots Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 17 on the labelI and Love and You Top That Tummy Chicken Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperI and Love and YouI and Love and You Top That Tummy Chicken Recipe in Gravy Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 17 on the labelKibbles n Bits Small Breed Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Small Breed Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 18 on the labelTruDog Grain Free Turkey & Duck Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Grain Free Turkey & Duck Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 18 on the labelVictor Select Grain Free Chicken and Vegetables Stew Wet Dog FoodVictorVictor Select Grain Free Chicken and Vegetables Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 18 on the labelHalo Holistic Grain Free Turkey & Duck Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog FoodHaloHalo Holistic Grain Free Turkey & Duck Recipe Small Breed Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 18 on the labelKibbles n Bits Bistro Kibbles ‘n Bits : Roasted Beef, Vegetable & Apple Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Bistro Kibbles ‘n Bits : Roasted Beef, Vegetable & Apple Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 18 on the labelKibbles n Bits Triple Steak Flavor: High Protein Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Triple Steak Flavor: High Protein Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 18 on the labelKibbles n Bits Bistro Small Breed Mini Bits Oven Roasted Beef Flavor Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Bistro Small Breed Mini Bits Oven Roasted Beef Flavor Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 18 on the labelKibbles n Bits Bistro Oven Roasted Beef Flavor Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Bistro Oven Roasted Beef Flavor Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 18 on the labelKibbles n Bits Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 19 on the labelDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Stewlicious Surf & Turf with Chicken and Salmon for Dogs / 13.2 Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodDave's Pet FoodDave’s Pet Food Dave’s Stewlicious Surf & Turf with Chicken and Salmon for Dogs / 13.2 Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelJinx Salmon & Vegetable Bone Broth Stew Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Salmon & Vegetable Bone Broth Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelNatural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets Sweet Potato & Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelHealth Extension food Lamb Entrée Wet Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension food Lamb Entrée Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Paté Small Breed Turkey & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Paté Small Breed Turkey & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Paté Small Breed Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Paté Small Breed Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Paté Small Breed Duck & Chickpeas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Paté Small Breed Duck & Chickpeas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelNulo FreeStyle Paté Lamb & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo FreeStyle Paté Lamb & Lentils Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 19 on the labelKibbles n Bits Meaty Middles Prime Rib Flavor Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Meaty Middles Prime Rib Flavor Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 19 on the labelKibbles n Bits Mini Bits Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Mini Bits Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 19 on the labelKibbles n Bits Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Bacon & Steak Flavor Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 19 on the labelKibbles n Bits Homestyle Grilled Beef & Vegetable Flavors Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Homestyle Grilled Beef & Vegetable Flavors Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 19 on the labelJinx Beef Bone Broth Stew Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Beef Bone Broth Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 20 on the labelNatural Balance Limited Ingredient Whitefish, Brown Rice & Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodNatural BalanceNatural Balance Limited Ingredient Whitefish, Brown Rice & Salmon Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 20 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Paté Weight Management Turkey & Cod Recipe Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Paté Weight Management Turkey & Cod Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 20 on the labelKibbles n Bits Beefy Bits Dry Dog FoodKibbles n BitsKibbles n Bits Beefy Bits Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 20 on the labelRoyal Canin Comfort Care Loaf in Sauce Wet Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Comfort Care Loaf in Sauce Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 21 on the labelJinx Chicken & Vegetable Bone Broth Stew Wet Dog FoodJinxJinx Chicken & Vegetable Bone Broth Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 21 on the labelRoyal Canin Shih Tzu Loaf In Sauce Wet Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Shih Tzu Loaf In Sauce Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 21 on the labelVictor Select Grain Free Cuts Gravy | Beef and Vegetables Stew Wet Dog FoodVictorVictor Select Grain Free Cuts Gravy | Beef and Vegetables Stew Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 21 on the label
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