Over here we have a thing called bicarbonate of soda, which we also call 'bread soda'. We have a thing called washing soda, which is a crystally kind of thing. But 'baking soda'? What is a brand name for it and do you 'bake' with it?
2007-01-12 13:34:55 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Everyone seems to use it for cleaning their fridges and drains etc.
2007-01-12 13:36:02 · update #1
Yes you bake with it. The brand is any from a store brand and to most popular Arm and Hammer...Baking soda is good for cleaning drains as it has odor absorbing properties. It is safe to clean the fridge with it and like I mentioned absorbs odor. I use it in my baths sometimes the 'carbonate' like bubbles it gives the water is nice to sooth sore muscles. I also use it in the cat's litter pan. I once got a very rare coin as change from a vending machine but I couldn't tell what exactly it was. I went home, sprinkled baking soda on it and then poured vinegar and the reaction that happened there removed 40 years of grime. I had a 1940 Buffalo Head Nickel!
Scientific Description/Defination: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Because it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many other names including sodium hydrogen carbonate and "sodium bicarb," as well as baking soda, bread soda, saleratus, or bicarbonate of soda. It is soluble in water. This white solid is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slight alkaline taste resembling that of sodium carbonate. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. It is also produced artificially.
2007-01-12 13:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a naturally occurring earth mineral that is available in the form of a white powder at grocery stores. It is used as a deodorizer, in tooth cleansers, and also as a leavening agent in muffins, breads, cakes and cookies. We like to use it in bath bombs because, with the citric acid, it makes the fizz.
Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Because it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many other names including sodium hydrogen carbonate and "sodium bicarb," as well as baking soda, bread soda, saleratus, or bicarbonate of soda. It is soluble in water. This white solid is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slight alkaline taste resembling that of sodium carbonate. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. It is also produced artificially.
2007-01-12 21:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Because it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many other names including sodium hydrogen carbonate and "sodium bicarb," as well as baking soda, bread soda, saleratus, or bicarbonate of soda. It is soluble in water. This white solid is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slight alkaline taste resembling that of sodium carbonate. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. It is also produced artificially.
2007-01-12 13:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by voidedius 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Washing soda's chemical name is Sodium Carbonate and this is NOT used for baking.
Bicarbonate of soda is sometimes used in baking, especially along with yeast when baking bread. It is a constituent, along with cream of tartar, of Baking Powder. It's chemical name is Sodium Bicarbonate.
2007-01-13 11:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah that wonderfull substance called baking soda, aka baking powder, aka bicarbonate of soda. It has many uses, for cleaning, for washing, for cooking, and you can also use it in small amounts with your normal shampoo.....its also brilliant for getting rid of product build up from your hair. It is also good for using as a medicine for that irritating female complaint called cystitis, you know that burning sensation that you get when you go to the loo. i often use this in a glass of water for this complaint and it works every time.
2007-01-12 13:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is generally used for cooking,but like most other things, it has a 1001 other uses.
2007-01-14 02:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-12 13:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by greβ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋