Papadkhar is a type of ingredient used in Indian cooking, specifically in making papads, a crispy Indian snack. It is a white, powdery substance made from baking soda and salt, and is used to give the papads a crunchy texture and flavor.
No, sodium benzoate and papadkhar are different. Sodium benzoate is a preservative used in processed foods, while papadkhar is a traditional Indian ingredient used in making papads (crispy Indian snacks). Sodium benzoate helps prevent the growth of microorganisms, while papadkhar is used to give papads their characteristic crispiness.
it could be sodium bicarbonate or potassium carbonate or sodium benzoate.