Caterfood Select Bicarbonate of Soda is a food-grade Sodium Bicarbonate (E500) in a fine, consistent powder form. It acts as a raising agent in baked goods and also functions as a tenderiser and leavening aid in savoury cooking. Supplied in a convenient 6 x 1.1kg pack. Essential for cakes, scones, Irish soda bread, and pancakes; also useful for tenderising meat in marinades, crisping roast potatoes, and maintaining the colour of green vegetables when blanching.