Edible alkali is solid in appearance, pure white in color and easily soluble in water. The most common edible alkali in life is bagged white fine powder. Edible alkali is not a kind of condiment in the food category, but is used as a loosening agent.

The appearance of baking soda is white, but its body is fine-grained, similar to the feeling of salt. Baking soda can be decomposed and melted in hot water at 50℃. Mainly weakly alkaline, often used in food fermentation.

Matters needing attention in the use of baking soda

When baking soda is stored, it should be sealed in a dry, cool and ventilated place to prevent moisture, because it is easily soluble in water and cannot be stored with acids, oxidants and other items.

You can take baking soda properly, but you can't take it for a long time. If you take it for a long time, it will neutralize gastric acid, affect the digestive system, and also lead to excessive sodium content in the body, affecting heart function.

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