How to Store Baking Soda
Keep separate boxes of baking soda for deodorizing, household cleaning and baking., Buy baking soda in a box., Place the box in a resealable plastic bag after you open the cardboard baking soda box. , Push all of the air out of the plastic bag...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Keep separate boxes of baking soda for deodorizing
Open boxes of baking soda are often kept inside the refrigerator and replaced every few months to draw odors from the environment.
This soda will lose its efficacy quickly and should not be saved for baking. -
Step 2: household cleaning and baking.
You can store it in this box until it is used up or expires. ,, Seal the bag tightly. , Cupboards are often the preferred place. , You want the temperature to remain constant in order to keep it fresh, so choose a cupboard away from the stove range, microwave, refrigerator or coffee pot. , They can absorb some odors through the plastic bag., Smell it to see if it has absorbed odors.
Remove some soda with a spoon to see if it has absorbed moisture and lost efficacy. , Always test by smelling and feeling the texture of the bicarbonate of soda before using to see if it is still fresh. , Using wet or contaminated utensils will activate the baking soda and reduce its shelf life. -
Step 3: Buy baking soda in a box.
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Step 4: Place the box in a resealable plastic bag after you open the cardboard baking soda box.
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Step 5: Push all of the air out of the plastic bag.
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Step 6: Keep the bagged baking soda box in a dry place.
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Step 7: Choose a storage place that will stay cool.
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Step 8: Keep baking soda away from strong spices and odors.
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Step 9: Remove the baking soda from its storage place before using.
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Step 10: Store baking soda in this way for 2 to 3 years.
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Step 11: Use dry measuring spoons whenever you remove baking soda for a recipe.
Detailed Guide
Open boxes of baking soda are often kept inside the refrigerator and replaced every few months to draw odors from the environment.
This soda will lose its efficacy quickly and should not be saved for baking.
You can store it in this box until it is used up or expires. ,, Seal the bag tightly. , Cupboards are often the preferred place. , You want the temperature to remain constant in order to keep it fresh, so choose a cupboard away from the stove range, microwave, refrigerator or coffee pot. , They can absorb some odors through the plastic bag., Smell it to see if it has absorbed odors.
Remove some soda with a spoon to see if it has absorbed moisture and lost efficacy. , Always test by smelling and feeling the texture of the bicarbonate of soda before using to see if it is still fresh. , Using wet or contaminated utensils will activate the baking soda and reduce its shelf life.
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