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Aeration systems in cakes are a neutralisation reaction.
Acid + Base = Salt + Water + Carbon dioxide
The base is almost always Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking soda/Bicarbonate of Soda). When used on its own its called "Baking Soda"
The acid changes dependant on the characteristics wanted from the leavening system. Quick acting / Slow acting / delayed action / double action etc.
In Baking powder the acid is potassium hydrogen tartrate (Cream of Tarter)
Both Sodium Bicarbonate and Cream of tarter with a little cornstarch are the componants of baking powder.
Both will give very different products ans are used at different dosages, used correctly the correct raising agent can help with not just the height of the product but also the texture/flavour and also the colour.
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Does baking powder or baking soda taste like salt?
Baking powder and baking soda do not taste like salt; they are both primarily used as leavening agents in baking to help dough rise. Baking soda has a slightly salty and alkaline taste, while baking powder is neutral in flavor.
What is the difference between cooking soda and baking soda?
There isn't one. Bread Soda is the Irish name for baking soda.
Is baking soda and cooking soda the same?
cooking and baking powder are not the same because you use baking powder to puff up bread if you don't have any yeast and you use cooking powder to put in cooking like sups if you are silly anuf to no! you put cooking powder in like curry's and gravy by darcie 2299
Is baking soda the same thing as baking powder?
No, baking soda and baking powder are not the same. Baking soda is a single ingredient (sodium bicarbonate) while baking powder is a mixture of baking soda, an acid, and a starch.
What are the effects if you replace baking soda with baking powder?
Baking soda does not rise as well as baking powder
What does baking powder have that baking soda does not?
Baking powder contains a combination of baking soda, an acid like cream of tartar and a moisture absorber like cornstarch. it just helps lift up what ever it is you are baking
Is baking soda a powder?
yes baking soda is a powder good question!
What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda when you cook brownies?
the ingredients of baking powder are baking soda and cream of tartar. So baking powder has less baking soda per amount.
Is baking powder the same thing as soda?
No. Baking powder contains baking soda along with an acidic ingredient and salts.See : http://video.answers.com/baking-soda-vs-baking-powder-290159125
What is the main difference between baking powder and baking soda?
Baking powder is baking soda with cream of tartar added to it.
How can I substitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe?
To substitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe, use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder called for in the recipe. Additionally, you may need to add an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar to help activate the baking soda.
What will rises more baking powder or baking soda?
baking soda
