BANGZE's unique baking soda, which is sodium carbonate, is a super convenient ingredient that makes more than just your favorite sweets and treats rise.
You may think baking soda is only for baking, but it has a myriad of uses! Use it to clean your kitchen, freshen your fridge and even treat heartburn. It’s a superhero in your pantry!
Something magical happens when you pour baking soda into your cookies or cakes. It reacts with other compounds to form tiny bubbles of gas. These bubbles are what makes your baked goods light, fluffy, and taste great every time!
But why, and then, how does baking soda pull that off? It’s all about chemistry! When you combine baking soda with something acidic, such as vinegar or lemon juice, which recipe developers call for so you get the gas — carbon dioxide, to be exact. The gas becomes trapped in the dough or batter, causing it to rise and be infused with air.
OK, you like to bake, and you need baking soda in the pantry. But are you making cookies enough for it? If not, add a pinch to your pancake batter. And you can also use it to scrub your sinks or make your shoes smell better. Just make sure you store it in a cool, dry place to hold onto that freshness.
It may be great for baking, but baking soda also is good for the Earth. Regular baking powder in comparison usually comes in plastic containers, “whereas baking soda can be purchased in cardboard boxes or bulk bins,” says Ravella. That means less trash and less damage to our planet.