bi-carbonate of soda

mavess | 13:03 Sun 12th May 2002 | Food & Drink

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what is bi-carbonate of soda

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incitatus

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, NaHCO3.

Andromeda

Sodium (bi)carbonate - NaHCO3. The bicarbonate refering to the HCO3. Used in baking powder as a raising agent as it gives off carbon dioxide gas in most acids, and usable to treat indigestion / heartburn as it is an antacid. Is also used in toothpastes to give you that whiter smile.

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larabell

Since you're asking in the cooking section, maybe you're asking for a simpler answer like: bicarbonate of soda is also known as baking soda.

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