Baking soda

What’s the difference between bicarbonate of soda and baking soda? And what about baking powder? If you’re new to the baking scene, you might be wondering if you can just swap these ingredients out for one another. First thing’s first: bicarbonate of soda and baking soda are exactly the same. They are simply different names for the same product. What they’re called is down to geographical location, with it normally being called bicarb in the UK and baking soda in the US. Bicarbonate of soda is a leavening agent designed to create air bubbles in batters and some doughs. It can have quite a bitter taste so can easily be overpowering if you use too much. Baking powder is a different product, although it contains bicarb. As a result, it can’t be substituted straight for baking soda. If you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux, did you know that half a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a glass of water is also an effective remedy? Because the active ingredient of sodium bicarbonate is the same as what’s found in over the counter antacids, it can provide temporary relief from symptoms. And you’ve probably also heard about it being used for household cleaning, helping with everything from absorbing fridge odor to removing stains from pots. For such an affordable pantry staple, it really does work in a lot of different situations!

Baking soda nutrition and vitamin info per 100g

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Baking soda substitutes

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Baking soda cooking tips

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  Adding 1/2 teaspoon for every 3 eggs would make your omelettes and scrambled eggs fluffier.

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  Once opened it's good from 6 to 12 months, beware it will start losing its power due to heat and humidity.