Bicarbonate of soda from Foster Clark's in a 450 g box, sodium bicarbonate E500 (ii), for cookies, cakes, quick breads, pancakes and scones.
Foster Clark's Bicarbonate of Soda comes in a blue box with the Foster Clark's heart logo and since 1889, bicarbonate of soda in large white letters, a plate of butter cookies marked suggested use, and a net weight of 450 g. The side panel lists one ingredient, sodium bicarbonate E500 (ii), and advises using it as directed in your recipe, always using a dry spoon and closing the packet after use, with the same text in French, Portuguese and Arabic. As general background, sodium bicarbonate, also called baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Commonly, bakers pair it with an acid such as buttermilk, yoghurt, lemon juice or brown sugar so the batter rises, sift it with the flour so it spreads evenly, and bake soon after mixing. It suits cookies, cakes, muffins, pancakes and scones. The photos show the box beside cookies and a bowl of batter, and beside a sliced loaf.
