Baking soda is a chemical compound also known as sodium bicarbonate. It is a white crystalline powder that releases carbon dioxide when it interacts with an acid or liquid. It is used as a leavening agent in cooking, primarily in baking dough. At the same time, baking soda makes meat more tender and helps legumes become more digestible.

• Origin: Bosnia
• Ingredients: Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)