bicarbonate of soda

• Poudre cristalline blanche utilisée comme agent levant en pâtisserie, comme antiacide et pour le nettoyage. C'est un composé chimique de formule NaHCO₃.

A white crystalline powder used as a leavening agent in baking, as an antacid, and for cleaning purposes. It is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO₃.

1. Baking ingredientA2formal

   A white crystalline powder used as a leavening agent in baking to help dough rise.

   bicarbonate de sodium (alimentaire)

   • Add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to the flour mixture.
   • Bicarbonate of soda helps the cake become light and fluffy.
   • The recipe calls for bicarbonate of soda, not baking powder.

2. AntacidB1formal

   A substance used to relieve heartburn or indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid.

   Bicarbonate de sodium (antiacide)

   • She took a spoonful of bicarbonate of soda mixed with water for her upset stomach.
   • Bicarbonate of soda can be used as a mild antacid.
   • Doctors sometimes recommend bicarbonate of soda for acid reflux.

3. B2formal

   A chemical compound (sodium bicarbonate) with the formula NaHCO₃, used in various household and industrial applications.

   bicarbonate de soude

   • Bicarbonate of soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate.
   • In chemistry class, we studied the reaction of bicarbonate of soda with vinegar.
   • Bicarbonate of soda is used in fire extinguishers and cleaning products.