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
National Association of British and Irish Millers National Association of British and Irish Millers nabim (National Association of British and Irish Flour Millers) is the British trade industry group that represents the flour industry. The UK flour industry is worth over £1bn, producing around 5 million tonnes of wheat flour a year. It is headquartered near Green Park tube station and the Royal Academy of Arts near St James's Street in the City of Westminster. Part of the organization is the Flour Advisory Bureau which advises on recipes with flour. Alexander Waugh is the Director-General of nabim and the Flour Advisory Bureau. The National Association of British