Baking Soda
in Mylar without OA stores forever.
Recommended amount to store, 5 lbs per year per person, this includes using for baking, cooking, medical & cleaning purposes.
1. In practice, I have found that baking soda is stable & has an indefinite shelf life. It does not usually “go bad” but it is possible for baking soda to gradually lose potency over time.
Should you store it in it’s original container? NOT recommended!!
Boxes of baking soda tend to be very cheap but the boxes are terrible for long-term storage.
A test to check potency of your stored baking soda only takes a min. Either method works
With either method, if the baking soda is still viable, it will immediately start to fizz & produce healthy bubbles. As it loses potency over time, those bubbles will become less vigorous.
Some Excellent uses of Baking Soda
Soften Older Beans
Simply add 1 tsp of baking soda to the water when you soak older beans to shorten cooking time, reduce gas, & improve digestion.
Create Incredibly Fluffy Omelets
Create fluffier eggs by just adding ½ tsp of baking soda to 3 eggs & whip before turning into them into tasty omelets or scrambled eggs.
Caramelized Onions Quickly
Caramelized onions can be created in a matter of a few mins if you add ¼ tsp of baking soda per pound of sliced onion before sauteeing.
Transform Spaghetti into Ramen
Change spaghetti noodles to Ramen textured noodles by adding 1 tsp of baking soda to the water before boiling spaghetti noodles.
Tenderize Meats
Tenderize tough cuts of meat by soaking the meat in a solution of 1 tsp baking soda in ½ cup water for 15 mins.
Crispier Fried Foods
Breading fried foods in a batter that includes baking soda & an acid ingredient (think buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar) will create a crispier fried product. It also helps bond the batter to the food a little bit better
How to make your own Baking Powder:
Baking Soda & Cream of Tartar can last indefinitely when stored separately.
Use 2 tsp of cream of tartar & 1 tsp of baking soda with 1 tsp of cornstarch (optional).
Mix the baking soda & cream of tartar together til well combined.
This will give you 1 tbsp of baking powder. You can adjust the measurements proportionally to your needs.
If you plan on storing your home-made baking powder, to use for another time add a tsp of cornstarch to the mix & stir. This will absorb any moisture from the air & prevent the mix from clumping. And then store in an air-tight container til you are ready to use it.