Baking Soda is a leavening agent used in baked goods like cakes, muffins, and cookies.
Formally known as sodium bicarbonate, it’s a white crystalline powder that is naturally alkaline, or basic.
Baking soda becomes activated when it’s combined with both an acidic ingredient and a liquid. Upon activation, carbon dioxide is produced, which allows baked goods to rise and become light and fluffy.
Also applicable for cleaning and deodorizing.
USED IN:
-Bake products such as cakes, cookies, crackers, muffins, cupcakes, wafers etc.
- Self-rising flour, baking powders, ready-to-use cake mixes, pancake and waffle mixes and doughnuts.
- Fishballs, squid balls, chicken nuggets, meat nuggets and breadings.
- Dried beans (quickly absorbs water when soaked in water with baking soda).
- Confectionery products like peanut brittle and the like.
OTHER USES:
- Maintains correct pH and alkalinity in swimming pool.
- As laundry freshener, add 1/2 cup baking soda to your regular detergent.
- Relieves skin from minor irritations like insect bites and strings, including sunburn.