Azure Market baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a must-have ingredient for any baker—but it’s so much more than that! It can also be used as a toothpaste substitute (often mixed with salt and/or hydrogen peroxide) and an odor remover in refrigerators, as well as an indispensable tool in a variety of household cleaning tasks. Try making a paste with baking soda and dish soap for cleaning your stovetop or other tough kitchen messes!

In baking, it acts as an alkaline agent to react with acidic substances (such as fruits, dairy, and sweeteners in batter) to produce the airy, spongy texture we love in our baked goods.