Question

Why does a milkman add a small amount of baking soda

Answer 1

Explanation:

Milk has the acid lactic acid which helps in the conversation of milk to curd. So milkman adds a small amount of baking soda which is a base which helps to slightly reduce the acidic nature of milk so that it does not convert to curd quickly

Answer 2

Milkman generally adds a little amount of baking soda to fresh milk. ... Baking soda is a base. It is added to fresh milk to prevent the curdling of milk because it neutralise the lactic acid produced in the milk by the action of bacteria.