- Aiva Baking soda is a white powder with crystalline grains, which is used as a leavening agent.
- Its main purpose is to break down proteins and neutralize acids. Thus, it aids in leavening and tenderizing.
- Baking soda is a natural tenderizer. Thus, it can be added to soaked beans, etc. before pressure cooking. Baking soda quickens the cooking process.
- As a leavening agent, it is used in baking.
- Baked recipes leavened using baking soda usually have a lighter crumb and show signs of aeration (in form of tiny holes) because of the escape of carbon dioxide.
- Country of origin United States.