Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, has many culinary applications.

USE IN COOKING:

• Leavens flour recipes and doughs: It reacts with the acids present in the ingredients, causing the sweet to rise and become fluffy.
• Used as an addition in flour recipes: It helps the dough to rise, especially when yeast is not used.
• Used to tenderize meat: Mix the soda with a little water and spread it over the meat for marinating.
• Used in potato recipes: Add a little baking soda to potato recipes to make them fluffy.

USE AS A CLEANER:

• Kitchen cleaning: Create a paste with baking soda and water to clean surfaces.
• Stain removal: Apply baking soda to the stain, let it act, and then scrub and rinse.
• Carpet cleaning: Apply paste to carpets or car mats to refresh the colors.

USE AS A DEODORANT:

• Deodorant for the fridge: Place baking soda in a container inside the fridge to absorb unpleasant odors.
• Shoe deodorant: Sprinkle baking soda inside shoes to absorb odors.
• Clothing deodorant: Place baking soda in a bag or bowl in the closet to restore odors in clothes.