Sodium bicarbonate – commonly known as baking soda – is tucked away in almost every kitchen pantry in the world. For most, it is a humble leavening agent used for the occasional batch of cookies.
However, this white crystalline powder is one of the most versatile, scientifically fascinating, and underutilized tools in the modern household.
The “misuse” of baking soda stems from a lack of understanding of its chemical nature. Baking soda is an amphoteric substance, meaning it can react as both an acid and a base.
