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bicarb or baking powder?

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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    This explains the difference http://chemistry.about.com/cs/foodchemistry/f/blbaking.htm

    Baking soda is what they call bicarb in the US ;)

    I'd put it in some vinegar too, although if it is very ancient bicarb it might not froth as much as fresh stuff.

    There is a slight difference in texture. Baking powder is just like flour-soft and dry whereas bicarb tends to clump together and have a slightly crystalline texture albeit very finely grained. Not sure if I've described them very well -I just know I'd be able to tell by looking and feeling.
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  • LJM
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    great advice ive had this problem before
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  • BaileyB
    BaileyB Posts: 2,281 Forumite
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    I'm trying to make a cake and pretty sure i have baking powder here. But there is something here with no label.

    I have the following

    Baking Powder - Red Lid
    Bacrab of Soda - Blue (this has a label)
    Ground Arrowroot - Green (also has a label)


    Before i pop out to the shops does anyone know if this is baking powder?


    thanks
  • Pink.
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    Hi Mr Kennedy,

    It has a red lid.

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  • misty-moodles
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    Hi there - just checked in my cupboards and you're right, the baking powder has a red lid. Hope this helps!
  • squeaky
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    Mine too :)

    You could always go to your shop's on line site and "order" it (just don't finish shopping). The picture will tell you :)
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  • BaileyB
    BaileyB Posts: 2,281 Forumite
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    thanks everyone, it's risen up anyway :)
  • buyitall
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    Sorry to be so thick, but .....I am just about to make biscuits - Twinks' hobnobs to be precise. I don't have any bicarbonate of soda - is it ok to use baking powder instead? Thanks for any advice!:confused:
  • danz0l
    danz0l Posts: 343 Forumite
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    I don't think it will work as good. Baking powder is a much weaker powder compared to bicarbonate of Soda.

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/ck_culinary_qa/article/0,1971,FOOD_9796_4349208,00.html

    Baking powder is similar to baking soda, though it's about a quarter as strong, and it's mixed together with exactly the right proportion of acid in order for it to activate. Though it may seem counterintuitive when a recipe calls for both, it makes scientific sense.

    Mmm maybe twice the amount of baking powder ? Never tried it but might be worth a go.
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  • buyitall
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    Thanks, I will give it a try. Hopefully biscuits are less 'sensitive' than cakes or bread. I'll use it as an excuse if they're inedible!
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