bicarbonát
Bicarbonát is a common term for sodium bicarbonate, a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is an amphoteric salt, meaning it can react as either an acid or a base. In its solid form, it is a white crystalline powder, but it is also soluble in water. Sodium bicarbonate is naturally occurring, though it is often produced synthetically.
Historically, bicarbonate was extracted from the mineral nahcolite. Today, it is primarily manufactured through the Solvay
Sodium bicarbonate has a wide range of applications. In cooking, it is a leavening agent, reacting with