Description

Sodium carbonate is the sodium salt of carbonic acid, which is carbon dioxide dissolved in water. It is more commonly known as washing soda or soda ash. It is synthetically produced in large quantities from table salt, and produces a white powder that is used as an acidity regulatorUsed to change or maintain a pH which can be either acidic or basic (alkaline). They can be organic, minerals, acids, bases, neutralizing agents or buffering agents., anti-caking agentGenerally added to powdered foods to prevent clumping and allow even flow when being mixed or poured., raising agentReacts with moisture and warmth to produce carbon dixoide bubbles that cause the mixture to rise., and a stabiliserGives food a firmer texture by preventing the breakdown of emulsions in food. in foods.

Sodium bicarbonate is produced by the reaction of calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, ammonia, and carbon dioxide in water. It produces a fine, white powder with the common name of baking soda, bicarb soda, and sodium bicarb. It is used as an acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, raising agent, and a stabiliser in foods.