Baking Powder is the common name for Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, NaHCO3.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate - NaHCO3. Washing powders are very different; they are not compounds but mixtures.
During baking the chemical composition of the initial ingredients is changed.
I am not sure if all baking powders are gluten free but there are gluten free baking powders. In my shop we make gluten free products and we use Clabber Girl.
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Yes it is, its also called 'Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate' (chemical name)
Baking is a chemical process.
Baking is a chemical change.
Baking cookies is a chemical change.
Baking is a chemical process.
No, borax and baking soda are not the same. Borax is a salt of boric acid, while baking soda is a chemical compound called sodium bicarbonate. They have different chemical compositions and properties, and are used for different purposes.
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SugarOther powders used in cake batter:Baking powderbaking sodapowdered sugarcornstarchcream of tartar