Edible alkali is a mixture of soda ash and baking soda. Edible alkali is not a condiment, it is mainly used to neutralize the acid produced by yeast fermentation in dough. In some cases, it can be used as food expansion agent and meat tenderizer to make dry raw materials expand rapidly and soften fibers.

Characteristics of edible alkali

Edible alkali is different from industrial alkali. The edible alkali is soda ash, and the chemical component is sodium carbonate. It can make food fluffy and taste good, and is generally used to make dough in daily life, such as steamed bread and steamed buns. Edible alkali is very safe and can be used in food. In addition, the edible alkali for steamed bread is better than baking soda, which is composed of sodium bicarbonate. Therefore, edible alkali can be safely used.

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