At first glance, this unassuming powder is usually composed of sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid, and starch as a carrier substance. When baking powder is moistened and exposed to heat ...

This seemingly simple powder is typically composed of sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid, and starch as a carrier substance. When baking powder is moistened and exposed to heat, it releases carbon ...

Upon addition of hydrogen peroxide to Rochelle's salt (sodium potassium tartrate), the hydrogen peroxide decomposes and tartaric acid is oxidized. This reaction proceeds very slowly at room ...