Baking soda has a lot of surprisingly useful properties that are not known by many. It's widely used for baking, cleaning and eliminating heartburn. Few people know about the extraordinary ways you can use baking soda for face and body treatments. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of this substance.
What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
A lot of people tend to mistake baking soda for baking powder; however they are quite different. Both of these agents are added to the dough for baking and thanks to the production of carbon dioxide, the end product gets to have a fluffy texture. Baking soda is just like baking powder, but both substances are used in different situations.
Soda consists of sodium bicarbonate. When combined with acid (such as vinegar or lemon juice), a chemical reaction occurs and carbon dioxide is released. Bubbles expand under the temperature influence of the oven, increasing the volume of baked products.
This reaction is activated immediately after the ingredients come in contact, so you have to bake your dough as soon as you mix it.
With regards to baking powder, in addition to the sodium bicarbonate, the composition includes acidifying and drying agents - tartar cream and starch, respectively. This substance may be a one-time or a double-acting agent.
One-time baking powders act under the influence of moisture, so baking should start immediately after mixing. Double-acting substances can remain in the unchanged state for some time before baking starts. A very small part of the gas is released at room temperature.
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Where to find baking soda in Nigeria?
Is baking soda is available in Nigeria? The answer is yes. We explored the market and are ready to offer you several outlets where you can shop for baking soda with ease at the best prices.
You can purchase this valuable product at any chemist shop close to you. Just make sure that the chemists shop employee gives you baking soda and not a substitute.
It is even not obligatory to leave the house just to get baking soda. In this age of modern technology, all the products you need are available online. It is very convenient. Just visit any online store that you can easily find through a search engine (Google, for example).
It is more reliable to buy goods in large stores which have already established a good reputation. We will recommend a few to you.
You can get baking soda on Jumia.com at these prices:
- 100 grams of baking soda can be purchased here for N700
- 200 grams - N1000
- 454 grams - N1900
- 907 grams - N4400
These are the best prices on the site at the moment; these prices also change constantly. Products may become cheaper and more expensive, so keep an eye out for the store's updates.
Another reliable online store is Konga.com. You will most likely find products from the same manufacturers here, but it is always good to compare prices on different online stores. It is not so difficult since you will not need to walk from one place to another for a long time.
According to vconnect.com, in addition to these two online giants, there are other dealers and suppliers that you should pay attention to when buying baking soda:
- The Pen Shop Limited, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos
- Gracekal Enterprises Limited, Abule Aja, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos
- B C Baker International, Behind Afribank Headquarters, Lagos Island, Lagos
- Mama Angel Stores, Benin City, Oredo, Edo
- Iya Ibeji Store, Agege, Agege, Lagos
- Ag Ventures, Suleja, Niger
- Mervin Multipurpose Store, Isale Afon, Ogbomosho North, Oyo
- Kfm Divine Store, Sango-Ota, Ado Odo/Ota, Ogun
- A Cezulike It, Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos
- Anuoluwapo Stores, Off Ring Road, Ibadan North, Oyo
We hope that this information was useful to you. Make profitable purchases and enjoy the boundless beneficial properties of baking soda; it is a very wonderful item you can use for cooking and cosmetology purposes.
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Source: Naija.ng
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Thursday, 16 November 2017