Sodium bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a common ingredient used in cooking and baking. It is a white powder that is usually synthetic, meaning it is made in a laboratory rather than being a natural ingredient like a plant or grain.

To make sodium bicarbonate, common salt and other chemicals are combined through a chemical process. This process produces the fine white powder we recognise as baking soda. The result is a versatile ingredient that many people have in their kitchens for cooking, cleaning, and even some medical uses.

You'll often see sodium bicarbonate listed on food labels because it helps foods rise and become fluffy when baking. It can also act as a leavening agent in cakes, biscuits, and bread. Additionally, it is used in some products to help regulate acidity levels or enhance texture. So, next time you see sodium bicarbonate in the ingredients list, you'll know it's there to help make your food taste better and have the right consistency.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Sodium bicarbonate

Fibre One 90 Calorie Birthday Cake Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Cinnamon Drizzle Squares
Fibre One 90 Calorie Lemon Drizzle Square Bars
Fibre One 90 Calorie Salted Caramel Square Bars
Kellogg's All-Bran Fibre Crunch
Go Ahead Apple Bakes
Benecol Apricot, Almond And Pumpkin Bars
McVitie's Blissfuls Belgian Milk Chocolate & Cream, Limited Edition
Benecol Blue Berry And Cranberry Bars

Nestle Blue Riband Coffee Cream Chocolate Biscuit Bar
Nestle Blue Riband Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar
FUEL10K Blueberry Oat Muffin
Cadbury Boost Glucose
Nestle Breakaway Milk Chocolate Biscuit Bar
Kinder Bueno Bar
Kit Kat Bunny Milk Chocolate Easter Figure
Kit Kat Bunny Milk Chocolate Easter Figure
Fibre One Calorie Chocolate Fudge Brownie Squares
Fibre One Calorie Cookies & Cream Drizzle Squares
Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Bars
Fibre One Calorie Salted Caramel Drizzle Squares
Cadbury Caramel Cake Bars
Sainsbury's Caramelised Biscuit Christmas Pudding, Taste the Difference
Jacob's Cheddars Cheese Biscuits