25 kg of baking soda

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is known by various names such as bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, soda ash, baking soda in the United States, and Vichy salt in Belgium. Baking soda dates back to ancient Egyptian times, where a mineral called natron, a natural soda ash, was used after evaporation in salt lakes. In 1863, the chemist Ernest Solvay, inspired by the work of the Frenchman Nicolas Leblanc, developed a simpler and more environmentally friendly process for producing baking soda.

The transformation of sodium carbonate into sodium bicarbonate is done through a chemical reaction involving sodium carbonate, water, and carbon dioxide, resulting in the formation of baking soda. The food code E500 5(ii) is used to indicate its presence in products.

Baking soda has multiple applications, including as a degreasing and deodorizing product, safe for food, the environment, animals, and delicate surfaces. It can be used to make vegetables greener, clean various surfaces, eliminate odors, whiten teeth, deodorize shoes, and even for pool maintenance.

In summary, baking soda is a versatile and environmentally friendly product that can be used in various ways for cleaning, deodorizing, and even pool maintenance in an economical and environmentally friendly manner.