Baking soda has many uses in the kitchen:

• It enhances the flavor of vegetables and retains the green color of leaves during boiling by adding 1 teaspoon to the boiling water.
• It tenderizes meat by letting it sit in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
• It reduces the acidity of tomatoes by adding a pinch during cooking.
• In sweets, when mixed with flour, it helps the dough rise.
• You can make your own homemade digestive soda by adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 glass of water.