Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a versatile ingredient used in baking and cooking. It is a synthetic compound made from sodium carbonate, which is found in natural mineral sources. Baking soda is widely used in various dishes to help them rise and achieve a light and fluffy texture.

To produce sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium carbonate is mixed with carbon dioxide and water, leading to the formation of baking soda. This process creates a fine white powder that is commonly used in baking recipes to help baked goods rise. Additionally, baking soda can also act as a leavening agent in certain recipes, helping doughs and batters to expand and become lighter when heated.

You may often find sodium hydrogen carbonate listed on food labels as a raising agent or acidity regulator. It plays a crucial role in helping baked goods like cakes, muffins, and biscuits to rise during baking. Baking soda is also used in savoury dishes like pancakes and fried foods to achieve a fluffy and crispy texture. Its ability to neutralize acidic ingredients contributes to the overall flavour balance of various dishes, making it a staple ingredient in many kitchens.

Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sainsbury's Battered Onion Rings
Sainsbury's Beef Stew
Sainsbury's Belgian Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Taste Difference
Sainsbury's Belgian Milk Chocolate Cookies, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Belgian White Chocolate & Raspberry Cookies, Taste Difference
Lotus Biscoff Crunchy Biscuit Spread
Lotus Biscoff Smooth Biscuit Spread
Lotus Biscoff Spread
Sainsbury's Blueberry Pancakes, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Bourbon Cream Biscuits

Belvita Breakfast Honey & Nut
Sainsbury's British Classic Chicken Casserole
Sainsbury's Butterscotch Bombe, Taste the Difference
Cadbury Caramel Nibbles
Sainsbury's Caramel Shortcake Bites
Deli Kitchen Carb Lite Wraps
Sainsbury's Chewy Granola Slices, Taste Difference
Sainsbury's Choc Mini Roll Tub, Taste Difference (approx.)
Cadbury Chocolate Curly Wurly
Sainsbury's Chocolate Mini Rolls
Sainsbury's Chunky Belgian Chocolate Shortbread Taste Difference
Sainsbury's Chunky Belgian Chocolate Shortbread, Taste Difference
Kellogg's Coco Pops Choco Bakes
Kellogg's Coco Pops Rocks Cereal
Sainsbury's Cornish Clotted Cream Scones, Taste the Difference