Ingredients --
Sodium bicarbonate
Chemical Formula: NaHCO3
Synonyms
Bicarbonate of soda
Baking soda
Description
White powder.
Uses
Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening in breads,
as an antacid for upset stomachs,
as a buffering agent to adjust the acidity or alkalinity
of a product,
as a mild abrasive in toothpaste,
and as an odor absorber.
Sodium bicarbonate reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide
gas.