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Baking soda is a household staple in cooking, cleaning, and even pest control—we asked a pro if baking soda kills maggots and how to treat a maggot infestation.

Adding a small amount of baking soda mixed with water tenderizes the ground beef, helps it retain moisture, and enhances the browning. I used 90% ground beef, but you could also use 85% ground beef.

Season steak generously with kosher salt and cook, turning once, until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125° for medium-rare, 8–12 minutes total.

You’ve probably seen steak, chicken, bacon, and hamburgers that haven’t been treated with baking soda shrink dramatically after cooking.

You’ve seen Guga use baking soda to transform real steaks—but what happens when you try it on a vegan steak? I had to find out. In this video, I take the viral meat tenderizing method and ...

Baking soda is a popular ingredient in many different types of toothpaste, due to its ability to help remove plaque and subtly whiten teeth. Research on the benefits of brushing your teeth with ...

The common ingredient in both products is the baking soda. This salt can be purified from natural sources, or can be prepared synthetically. The acid is the key Baking soda is a base, which means it ...

Too much sodium carbonate left over during baking can contribute to a ‘soapy’ mouthfeel – a real risk for scones, for example. Zain Abba/Pexels ...

When baking soda is combined with an acid, it produces bubbles that make the dough expand, creating air pockets that result in a soft, airy texture.Baking soda is commonly used in recipes like ...