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bicarb or baking powder?

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  • alictait
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    As the title says, I have them in similar jars but dont which is which - any help ?

    Thanks
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  • redballoon_2
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    i have just compared both of mine, and the only difference is that the baking powder looks more powderey like flour and the bicarb looks more like salt granuals.

    thought i would test the both in vingear and they both fizz so thats not much help either!
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  • alictait
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    redballoon wrote:
    i have just compared both of mine, and the only difference is that the baking powder looks more powderey like flour and the bicarb looks more like salt granuals.

    thought i would test the both in vingear and they both fizz so thats not much help either!

    Thanks Red Ballon, off to make some buttermilk scones - to use up my buttermilk left over from making all my butter with my cheap cream !!! (see my other recent post). I want to try the KFC Buttermilk biscuits that we had when last in florida - they were fab !!!

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  • redballoon_2
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    Sounds delicious! hope they go ok!
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  • alictait
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    Just realised that I must have thrown them out as I never knew what they each were - oh well off to the shops - thanks
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  • savvy
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    alictait wrote:
    Just realised that I must have thrown them out as I never knew what they each were - oh well off to the shops - thanks
    LOL well if it happens again next time.........try tasting them :D Bicarb is much whiter and coarser than baking powder btw ;)
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  • redballoon_2
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    i tried tasting them and they where both fowl!
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  • Pink.
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    redballoon wrote:
    i tried tasting them and they where both fowl!

    :rotfl: I'm glad I'm not the only one who went to the cupboard and tasted them.

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  • alictait
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    redballoon wrote:
    i tried tasting them and they where both fowl!

    I have that problem when distinguishing between chicken and turkey !!!
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  • savvy
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    redballoon wrote:
    i tried tasting them and they where both fowl!
    LMAO well I never said it would be pleasant!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:But if you've ever used toothpaste with bicarb in, you'll know which is which! ;):D
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