Is baking soda the same as baking powder?
The bottom line
While both products appear similar, they're certainly not the same. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which requires an acid and a liquid to become activated and help baked goods rise. Conversely, baking powder includes sodium bicarbonate, as well as an acid. It only needs a liquid to become activated. Can I use baking soda in place of baking powder? Keep in mind that baking soda has three times the power of baking powder, so 1/3 teaspoon of baking soda is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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