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does Baking powder have any other uses?
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razra
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I know you can use bicarb for cleaning but can you use baking powder for anything other than cooking?
Ive got a tub here thats about 2 months past its use by date and if I can use it for anything else that would be fab otherwise its destined for the bin
Thanks
Ive got a tub here thats about 2 months past its use by date and if I can use it for anything else that would be fab otherwise its destined for the bin
Thanks
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One ingredient of baking powder is bicarb [the others are cream of tartar + some filler, probably cornflour based]
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/foodchemistry/f/blbaking.htm
So no need to chuck it, and the use by date is probably no reason to not use it IMO, if you have kept it dry then the ingredients should be as new for years I reckon, it certainly will not poison you
You could check the efficacy of it with basic chemistry, try mixing a bit with vinegar, if it fizzes then OKEight out of ten owners who expressed a preference said their cats preferred other peoples gardens0 -
I'm using baking powder a year past it's best before...still does the job.The "Bloodlust" Clique - Morally equal to all. Member 10
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I know you can use bicarb for cleaning but can you use baking powder for anything other than cooking?
Ive got a tub here thats about 2 months past its use by date and if I can use it for anything else that would be fab otherwise its destined for the bin
Thanks
Baking Soda v Baking Powder
http://wallysfoodco.com/blog/2005/11/15/baking-soda-v-baking-powder/
"Baking soda is another name for sodium bicarbonate.
Baking powder is a combination of baking soda plus a few other things."
http://www.supercook.co.uk/products/raising-agents/supercook-bicarbonate-of-soda/11138
'Bicarb' has also traditionally been popular for its usefulness around the house as well as for baking. It is a great 'natural' cleaner, deodouriser and mild abrasive. Use in solution to clean fridges, microwaves, teapots, cafetieres, filter coffee machines, glassware and kitchen utensils. It often gets a mention on Kim and Aggie's 'How Clean is Your House'!
peter999
Ps: I've got a tub of Bicarbonate of Soda & tub of Baking Powder & am just about to clean my fridge, just working out which one to use for what. :rotfl:0
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