Baking Soda Expired

How to tell if your baking soda is expired …

Baking soda, the unsung hero of the kitchen, has a tendency to become a forgotten ingredient tucked away at the back of the pantry. However, when you finally decide to bring it out for a baking adventure, you might encounter a tiny dilemma – an expiration date. Yes, even baking soda has a shelf life. As comical as it may sound, expired baking soda isn't going to lead to any catastrophic baking disasters. In fact, it simply loses its potency over time. Its ability to react with other ingredients and produce those delightful bubbles diminishes with age. So, while it may not be as effective in leavening your cakes or neutralizing odors, rest assured, it won't transform your cookies into hockey pucks or create a gaseous stench from its expired state. Just remember, that little box of baking soda might not sparkle with freshness, but it's still ready to do its baking magic, even if it's past its "best by" date.