Sodium Bicarbonate – Also Known As Baking Soda, Vichy Salt, Sodium Hydrocarbonate, Acid Monosodium Salt, Sodium Acid Carbonate, And Nahco3. Manufactured Using Sea Salt, Ammonia, And Carbonic Acid. Also Found In Nature, It Will Dissolve In Water Into The Ground And Is Environment Friendly. Commonly Referred To As A ”Buffer” Because If Stabilises A Solutions’ Ph Level At Around 8.1. This Characteristic Is Why Sodium Bicarbonate Is Such A Common Ingredient In Many Applications To Diminish Acidity, Prevent Corrosion, And Neutralise Acidic Substances (For Instance The Venom Of Insects Such As Mosquitoes). Water’S Hardness Is Determined By The Quantity Of Calcium And Magnesium Ions Present. Water’S Hardness Can Easily Be Tested By Its Capacity To Rinse Soap And Cook Vegetables. When Sodium Bicarbonate Is Dissolved In The Water, Lime Deposits Are Avoided By Not Permitting The The Calcium Ions To Separate Into Lime (Calcium Carbonate). Neutralizes And Absorbs Odors Rather Than Masking An Odor. Characteristics: Country Of Origin: Usa Appearance: Crystalline, Powder Physical State: Solid Taste: Slight Alkaline Taste Color: White Odor: None, Odorless Food Safe Kosher Halal Suitable For Vegetarians