Each: Baking Soda
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What it is
Baking soda is a white crystalline powder. It is a naturally occurring mineral, also known as sodium bicarbonate. It can be manufactured from trona, a mineral containing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, or synthesized from sodium carbonate.
Why it's used
Baking soda is primarily used as a leavening agent in baked goods like cookies and cakes. When combined with an acid, it produces carbon dioxide gas, causing doughs and batters to rise. It can also be used as a mild abrasive or deodorizer.
Health notes
Baking soda is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a common ingredient in many foods and is generally considered safe when consumed in typical amounts. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming baking soda in amounts typically found in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Baking soda is a mineral compound and does not contain gluten.
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Creamy Milk Chocolate Covered With Milk Chocolate Drizzle, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
500kcal
6.7Protein
23.3Fat
66.7Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Gingerbread Cookies, Gingerbread
423kcal
3.9Protein
17.3Fat
61.5Carbs
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies, Gingerbread
429kcal
3.6Protein
16.1Fat
64.3Carbs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Holiday Sleigh Ride Mix Of Enrobed Mini Grahams, Pretzels, Cranberries, And Chocolate Pieces, Holiday Sleigh Ride
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
464kcal
3.6Protein
25Fat
64.3Carbs
Raley's
Milk Chocolate Coated Cookies With Toffee Pieces Mini Grahams, Milk Chocolate
High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
515kcal
6.1Protein
27.3Fat
63.6Carbs