Caterite Bicarbonate of Soda

Bicarbonate of Soda, also commonly known as baking soda, is a versatile and essential ingredient in both cooking and household applications. In cooking, bicarbonate of soda serves primarily as a leavening agent, reacting with acidic ingredients such as lemon juice, vinegar, or buttermilk to produce carbon dioxide gas bubbles. These bubbles expand during baking, causing doughs and batters to rise and resulting in light, airy textures in baked goods like cakes, muffins, and pancakes.