Facts
- Sodium Bicarbonate is most commonly known as baking soda.
- It is found naturally in Colorado, USA.
- It is mined using in-situ leach techniques, where hot water is pumped through the deposit of NaHCO3 and then cooled to create crystals as we know baking soda today.
- Baking soda is most commonly used for cooking purposes, as a leavening agent.
- Baking soda can be used as an exfoliate, and is gentle on the skin.
- It can also be used to treat indigestion and heartburn.