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/2 Baking Soda

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.

Caution. High sodium intake from baking soda can be unsafe in large amounts, especially for people with hypertension, kidney disease, or on sodium-restricted diets.

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