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Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a leavening and pH-adjusting ingredient used in baking and some food preparation. It is not a significant source of dietary nutrition when used in typical culinary amounts.
Beneficial properties
leavening agent
acid neutralizing
supports browning in baking
Nutritional highlights
Baking soda primarily provides sodium and contains no meaningful amounts of vitamins, protein, fiber, or fat.