Sodium bicarbonate commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO. It is a salt composed of a sodium cation and a bicarbonate anion . Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline, but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate). The natural mineral form is nahcolite. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs.
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- Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda, is a popular baking ingredient. It gives foods like bread, cakes, muffins, and cookies a light, fluffy texture.
- That’s because it has leavening properties, meaning that it reacts with an acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, and causes dough to rise by producing carbon dioxide
- Baking soda can also be used in the kitchen for surprising cooking uses, as well as for cleaning.
- Many people use baking soda as a replacement for mouthwash
- Baking soda is a popular home remedy for teeth.
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