In addition to sodium hydrogencarbonate , baking powders contain a substance X . Name the substance X. What is the role of the substance X in the baking powder?
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Substance x is Tatric acid.it give a special property to baking.powder from which baking powder can make cake fluffy and tasty
Otherwise it will be bitter
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The substance X in baking powder is Tartaric acid.
Explanation:
- Baking powder is a substance that is used in the baking process to enhance the texture and taste of the baked food.
- It is composed of sodium hydrogen carbonate along with mild acids such as tartaric acid.
- Thus Substance 'X' is identified as Tartaric acid.
- The role of mild acid such as tartaric acid in the baking powder is it acts as acid source for the reaction.
- The
ions released from the acid enhance the reaction and lead to the production of carbon dioxide, water and the sodium salt of acid.
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