baking soda

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Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, a white powder used as a leavening agent in baking.

When combined with acidic ingredients, it produces carbon dioxide bubbles that make dough rise.

Beyond baking, it serves as a household cleaner, deodorizer, and antacid: I put an open box of baking soda in the fridge to absorb odors.

chemistry

sodium bicarbonate

Alkaline cooking compound

  • alkalineHaving high pH
  • pHMeasure of solution acidity
  • baseSupporting bottom structure

acid · neutralization · reaction · buffer · bicarbonate · carbon dioxide · effervescence · titration · antacid · heartburn

leavening

rising

Act of ascending

biscuits · pancakes · muffins · scones · cookies · cakes · brownies · cupcakes · fluffiness · volume

cleaning

scrub

Clean by rubbing hard

grime · mildew · soap scum · shine · polish · abrasive · paste · vinegar · hydrogen peroxide · household

deodorizing

odor

Perceived atmospheric emission

freezer · carpet · shoes · garbage can · litter box · closet · gym bag · musty · neutralize · air freshener

personal care

toothpaste

Oral cleaning gel

bath soak · skin · foot soak · deodorant · face scrub · soothing · gentle · sunburn · insect bites · rash

Categories
Opposites
leavening mechanism

baking sodayeast

Fermenting fungus

sourdough starter · active dry yeast · baker's yeast · instant yeast · wild yeast

CHEMICAL NATURE (pH)

baking sodavinegar

Acidic cooking liquid

citric acid · cream of tartar · lemon juice · buttermilk · hydrochloric acid

Family

bake, soda, baking, baked, baker, bakery, bakes, half-baked, bakers

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G