Sodium bicarbonate breads, soda bread, and other baked and fried foods. Acidic compounds that induce this reaction include phosphates, cream of tartar, lemon juice, yogurt, buttermilk, cocoa, and vinegar. Baking soda may be used together with sourdough, which is acidic, making a lighter product with a less acidic taste. Heat can also by itself cause sodium bicarbonate to act as a raising agent in baking because of thermal decomposition, releasing carbon dioxide. When used this way on its own, without the presence of an acidic component (whether in the batter or by the use of a baking powder containing acid), only half
Buttermilk common drink in many Nepalese homes. It is served to family members and guests, and can be taken with meals or snacks. In many families, it is most popularly served with roasted maize. Buttermilk can be made at home by whisking a cup of non-homogenized cream until it separates into butter and buttermilk. Commercially available cultured buttermilk is milk that has been pasteurized and homogenized (with 1% or 2% fat), and then inoculated with a culture of "Lactococcus lactis" plus "Leuconostoc citrovorum" to simulate the naturally occurring bacteria in the old-fashioned product. Some dairies add colored flecks of butter to