What is baking soda?
In fact, many people are confused about baking soda, baking soda and soda, but here I tell you what baking soda is. In fact, baking soda is baking soda, and many times people will use it to clean kitchen utensils, beauty and hair; However, soda is different from baking soda. Soda is generally used in chemical industry and cannot be used on human body. It is different from soda ash and baking soda, which are industrial alkali. Baking soda is made from soda ash solution or crystal after absorbing carbon dioxide. Therefore, baking soda is also called edible alkali in some places. Soda powder can be used as a leavening agent in food production. Sodium bicarbonate will remain sodium carbonate after the action, and too much use will make the finished product have an alkaline taste.
The role of baking soda
Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as "baking soda", "baking soda powder" and "Chongcao", is a white fine crystal, and its solubility in water is less than that of sodium carbonate, which can play a role in disinfection. Solids begin to decompose gradually to produce sodium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water above 50℃, and completely decompose at 270℃. Sodium bicarbonate is an acid salt formed by neutralization of strong base and weak acid, and it is weakly alkaline when dissolved in water. This characteristic is often used as a leavening agent in food production. Sodium bicarbonate will remain sodium carbonate after the action, and too much use will make the finished product have an alkaline taste.
This product is a weak base, which can quickly neutralize gastric acid after oral administration, and its antacid effect is weak and short-lived. In addition, it also has the function of alkalizing liquid. Suitable for hyperacidity, dyspepsia and alkalized urine; Intravenous administration for acidosis; External use of ear drops to soften the stare; 2% solution sitz bath for fungal vaginitis. Baking powder has a fluffy effect on the opposite side and can be used to make dough, such as cakes and bread sold on the street, which are all added with baking powder. But baking powder is harmful to human body. The scientific name of baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which is basically harmless to the human body. Although it can also make dough, it has a more crisp effect. Generally, baking soda is added to baked wheat cakes.
Advantages of baking soda powder 1. When placed in the air, baking soda powder has the function of removing odor and absorbing moisture, and it can also be used as a cleaner after being left for a long time. 2. Because baking soda powder was originally used as a leavening agent for bread, it is edible, so you don't have to worry about chemical residues when you add it to clean water to wipe the floor. 3. It won't cause any irritation to the skin, so you can use it without gloves.
Edible method of baking soda powder
When making cakes and bread, baking soda can neutralize the sourness of dough, and make dough fluffy, giving bread and cake a unique taste and taste.
Cooking cookies and adding baking soda powder can make soda cakes taste unique, which can neutralize gastric acid and relieve discomfort for people with hyperacidity.