What is the primary use of baking soda in cooking?

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What is the primary use of baking soda in cooking?
  1. Flavor enhancer
  2. Leavening agent
  3. Preservative
  4. Coloring agent

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary use of baking soda in cooking?
  • Step 1: Understand what baking soda is. It is a white powder used in cooking.
  • Step 2: Know that baking soda is also called sodium bicarbonate.
  • Step 3: Learn that baking soda needs an acid to work. Common acids include vinegar, lemon juice, or yogurt.
  • Step 4: When baking soda mixes with an acid, it creates a gas called carbon dioxide.
  • Step 5: This gas forms bubbles in the batter or dough, making it rise and become fluffy.
  • Step 6: This rising effect is important for baked goods like cakes, cookies, and bread.
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