Soda or baking soda or multipurpose.
Sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate is a salt consisting of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. is crystalline, but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste.
Baking soda contains only pure sodium bicarbonate, unlike baking powder which contains both sodium bicarbonate and acidic agent.
Every recipe used must contain an acidic ingredient, such as yogurt or lemon juice.
The chemical reaction between base and acid begins immediately.
The reason it exists is to act as a leavening agent that will inflate the dough.
Recipes that often use baking soda when baked have a darker and crispier effect than those that do not contain it.
Care must be taken in its use as a large amount in a recipe can give a bitter taste like soap.
Baking soda is ideal for recipes that contain an acidic ingredient. It is bitter, so it needs these acidic ingredients to catalyze the reaction and balance the flavors.If you run out of baking soda, you can use three times the amount of baking powder.
Makes the burgers fluffy. For one kilo of minced meat you will need 1 teaspoon mixed with a little milk or yogurt. Many people also use it to soften the beef, either before it is boiled or in the pot.
Helps sweets rise and cookies become more crunchy. Mix it with the flour depending on the dosage of each recipe.
Preserves the color of boiled vegetables. Just a teaspoon in the water while it is boiling. Cauliflower remains white and the unwanted odor is mitigated.
Reduces the acidity of the tomato. Try adding half a teaspoon of baking soda the next time you make tomato sauce.
Softens legumes. Use a spoon in the water that you let them soak or directly in the pot.
Let's now look at other uses of baking soda besides cooking.
Baking soda has the property of neutralizing odors! Use the powder on a cloth or bowl to remove unpleasant odors from:
The fridge, trash cans, suitcases, ashtrays, closets, car, shoes.
Pour baking soda on the cutting board, leave it for a while and then rub and rinse.
Clean your drains in the most natural way and remove unpleasant odors! Pour half a cup of baking soda along with hot water.
Pour baking soda over your carpets, leave it overnight and then vacuum.
Use it to rinse clothes instead of fabric softener. It is ideal for people with allergies and sensitive to detergent skin.
Create a homemade mixture to remove stains from clothes. Use one part baking soda and half water. Smear the stain, let it dry and then wash properly.
Use the same mixture to clean the outside of your washing machine with a piece of cloth.
Clean and disinfect the washing machine, scheduling a high temperature wash without clothes and without detergent and adding only white vinegar and soda. Once the two ingredients are mixed, stop washing, leave it for at least an hour and then finish washing. Wipe off any residue with a cloth.
Baking soda as a cleaner on various surfaces
In pans and pots. Let them soak in a solution of water with soda and then use it to rub them without scratching them, putting it on a damp cloth.
In electrical appliances such as electric cookers or microwave ovens. Leave it on overnight with a little water. Wipe well in the morning.
In silverware and jewelry. Make a thick mixture with water (about 3: 1) and rub lightly with a toothbrush. Leave it on and rinse well with water.
Clean the sink, sink, bathtub, tiles.
Baking soda in personal care
Its most well-known use is as a teeth whitener. You can use it either in combination with your toothpaste or creating a paste of soda and water or lemon, but only periodically!
Fight bad breath by doing a quick rinse with water and soda (1 tablespoon soda in 1 glass of water).
Make a gentle scrub for the face or body with 3 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of water.
Use the same mixture to relieve stings mosquitoes.
Clean your brushes and combs, leaving them for a few hours in a basin of hot water and baking soda.
Spa for your feet: Dissolve 3-4 tablespoons of soda in warm water and take a refreshing foot bath.
Put a teaspoon of baking soda in your vase, and your flowers will stay fresh for much longer!
Clean oil stains in your garage with soda paste and water. Allow to dry and scrub with a stiff wet brush.
Remove ants from your home by putting baking soda in the corners and wherever you find that they have their nest.
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