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When to use "baking powder" vs "baking soda"?

Ayumi Nakamura
Ayumi Nakamura
When to use "baking powder" vs "baking soda"?
Hey there, as I was preparing chocolate chip cookies with my kids, my kuki asked when to use baking soda versus baking powder. I thought it best to reach out to you for help.
Ayumi_Nakamura
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Last update: 2 months ago
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Steve
Steve
Steven_Jenkings - Tutor account
Native Speaker
South Africa

Hello! Thank you for your question, and what a good question it is, as there is a difference, and can result in a different outcome for your cookies. Baking Soda, also known as Bicarbonate of Soda, is 100% Sodium Bicarbonate. It is pure alkaline. Baking Powder on the other hand, is a mixture of Baking Soda, an acidic ingredient such as tartaric acid (cream of tartar), and a thickener such as cornstarch. You could even make your own Baking Powder by mixing these ingredients together in the right quantities. 

I hope that this helps, and please reach out if you have any further questions. 

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