Bicarbonate of Soda

Bicarbonate of soda, the universal aid in the kitchen and around the house

On the market bicarbonate of soda is often sold under various names including baking soda (e.g. in recipes) and cooking soda.

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, chemical formula NaHCO3, or commonly bicarbonate of soda is often referred to using chemically erroneous and sometime very archaic trivial names such as natron, sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate (these incorrect as it is not a true bicarbonate) - not to be confused with caustic soda or sodium hydroxide.  It is a fine white powder which decomposes at temperatures over 65°C, separating into water, carbon dioxide and sodium carbonate. It is a sodium salt of carbonic acid.

It is used to make the German version of cancoillotte, during the cooking of legumes (beans and peas soften quicker and retain their natural colour better).

It can also be used to make alkaline baths (with sea salt is necessary).

This product is "Made in Germany"