Quick Tip 106 Soda yoda

One common cooking confusion lies in the use of bicarb soda, baking powder, and when you need them both.



Bicarbonate of soda (bicarb soda) is an alkali substance that reacts with liquid acids. Bicarb soda will often give foods a 'bubbly' texture, or an extra rising boost to denser goods (think soda bread or banana bread).



Baking powder is a mix of acidic compounds and bicarb soda. It's used primarily in lighter cakes and breads.

Sometimes a recipe will call for both, and that is usually because they each serve two different purposes in the cooking.

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