Popular Features:
View Cart

Baking Soda

 
Baking Soda
bakingsoda.jpg
Other Names:sodium hydrogen carbonate

What is Baking Soda?

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda. Baking soda is used as a leavening agent. Baking soda must come in contact with an acid in order to form carbon dioxide gas which in turns makes the baked product rise. Typical acids include vinegar, citrus juice, sour cream, yogurt or buttermilk.

Substitute for Baking Soda

Substitutue 1 teaspoon potassium bicaronate

Equivalents

16 oz. box baking soda = 2 1/3 cups, 35 1/2 tbsp., 128 tsp.

metric conversions →

Leavening Agents
Email

Nutrition Information For Baking Soda

Serving Size
1 tsp
 
Calories
0
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1259mg
50%
Potassium
0g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Baking Soda Recipes

  • Pandan Muffins
    A unique recipe for muffins flavored with pandan leaves and pandan extract. The pandan leaves are combined with the coconut milk and allowed to sit long enough for the flavors to blend. Makes 12 muffins.
  • Fresh Apple Cake
    This Fresh Apple Cake has been "heathified" . This simple cake uses less oil and sugar than traditional recipes. Buttermilk reduces the fat and adds moisture and a rich flavor. Delicious!
  • Apple Dapple Cake
    Apple dapple cake recipe. This is probably one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. It's a simple cake recipe but what really makes it delicious is the glaze that is drizzled over the top.

You May Also Like

Related Recipes

Related Article

  • stevia-350

    Stevia

    Learn about Stevia, the herbal substitute for sugar. Basic information as well as a sugar to Stevia conversion chart. Links to books, recipes and where to buy. More