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01-02-2019 11:19 AM
THIS IS VERY HELPFUL AND I PLACED A COPY ON THE FRIDGE.
How To Test If Baking Soda or Baking Powder Is Expired
What You Need:
Baking powder or baking soda
Measuring cup
Hot tap water
1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon
White or apple cider vinegar (if testing baking soda)
Instructions:
01-02-2019 11:24 AM
Interesting. I never thought it would expire... I have a huge box that I have been using that must be 10 years old... seems to work just fine.
01-02-2019 11:24 AM
Thanks, that is a very useful tip !!
01-02-2019 11:29 AM
YOU'RE VERY WELCOME INDOOR KITTY.
01-02-2019 11:43 AM
@SeaMaiden - It really depends on what you're using the baking soda for; if you're just using it as a cleaning agent, the age doesn't really matter, but if you're using it in baking, your results will not be as successful with old baking soda. You'll get a lot more rise/lift in your baked goods if you're using active, fresh baking soda, so I'd recommend checking it every 6-9 months to make sure you're getting a strong fizz when you expose it to vinegar (it reacts with acid to produce its leavening).
As for baking powder, I always check mine every three months since it loses its effectiveness much more quickly than baking soda and makes an even bigger difference in baked goods when it isn't fresh.
01-02-2019 11:48 AM
@loriqvc wrote:@SeaMaiden - It really depends on what you're using the baking soda for; if you're just using it as a cleaning agent, the age doesn't really matter, but if you're using it in baking, your results will not be as successful with old baking soda. You'll get a lot more rise/lift in your baked goods if you're using active, fresh baking soda, so I'd recommend checking it every 6-9 months to make sure you're getting a strong fizz when you expose it to vinegar (it reacts with acid to produce its leavening).
As for baking powder, I always check mine every three months since it loses its effectiveness much more quickly than baking soda and makes an even bigger difference in baked goods when it isn't fresh.
@loriqvc good to know. I only use it at this time to add to my hard boiled egg water to help the shells peel off easy. Now I know that for baking I will only use fresh.
01-02-2019 12:34 PM
01-02-2019 12:38 PM
@GiantsLover, Thanks! This is useful info. I don't worry as much about my baking soda, but baking powder does not usually last very long.
01-02-2019 12:41 PM
I replace those 2 and cornstarch and Wondra every 3 months
01-02-2019 12:56 PM
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