Baking powder

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 2, 2001 | Copyright information

Baking powder, baking soda create different reactions

Scripps Howard News Service

Sunday, December 2, 2001

What's the difference between baking soda and baking powder?

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, an alkaline (a base, the opposite of an acid), which produces carbon dioxide when mixed with a liquid acid. Baking soda can be activated by buttermilk, sour cream, creme fraiche, yogurt, fruit juices, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, honey, maple syrup and cocoa (not ...

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