What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda?

when would be the right time to use either one of the ingredientWhat is the difference between baking powder and baking soda?
Baking soda is NaHCO3, sodium bicarbonate.





Baking powder can have several ingredients, but it always has an acid and a base that react together to make carbon dioxide (CO2) to make the dough it is mixed into rise.





The major difference is baking soda needs an acidic ingredient, like cocoa, vinegar, cream of tartar. etc. to react with it to produce CO2. Baking powder does not need this since it is already there.





Most recipes I have used require mixing all of the dry ingredients together, including the baking powder or soda, before adding the liquid. Then you mix it and bake it!What is the difference between baking powder and baking soda?
Both baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents, which mean they are added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and cause them to 'rise'. Baking powder contains baking soda, but the two substances are used under different conditions.


Baking soda is (Dry) pure sodium bicarbonate. When baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient (e.g., yogurt, chocolate, buttermilk, honey)
They are the same thing, a mixture of sodiumhydrogen carbonate. and other stuff, for example seasoning like salt. Check the pkt ingredient list.


The NaHCO3 reacts with acid and water to give off carbon dioxide. this is what causes the cooked food to rise.