name the main ingredient of baking powder write its chemical name and formula explain the function of each ingredient write the chemical reaction taking place
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NaHCo3 is the formula of baking powder
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Main ingredient of baking powder are baking soda (sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3) ,cream of tartar( potassium bitartrate C4H5KO6), and cornstarch(a base an acid and a filler respectively).
function of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) :-
when baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient the resulting chemical reaction produces bubbles of carbon dioxide that expand under oven temperature causing baked goods to expand or rise.
function of cream of tartar( potassium bitartrate) :-
it is added in food products as an additive stabilizer or thickening agent.
function of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) :-
when baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient the resulting chemical reaction produces bubbles of carbon dioxide that expand under oven temperature causing baked goods to expand or rise.
function of cream of tartar( potassium bitartrate) :-
it is added in food products as an additive stabilizer or thickening agent.
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