can baking soda be used instead of citric acid?

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can baking soda be used instead of citric acid?

2006-10-19 06:16:58 · 3 answers · asked by jug_arch91 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes

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For what?
Baking soda is alkaline not acid.

2006-10-19 06:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

NO.
Chemically, they're not even close. Citric Acid is vitamin C, baking soda is sodium bicarbonate.
Mixing baking soda with an acid (i.e.vinegar) will cause a chemical reaction.
In cooking, baking soda and a touch of vinegar create the leavening action. Citric acid would be used to add a tartness or to preserve color.

2006-10-19 06:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by rosiesbridge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No.

2006-10-19 06:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋