What can I use instead of baking soda?

The best substitute for baking soda is Baking powder. Note: baking powder is weaker — you need 3× as much.

What can I substitute for baking soda?

Running low on baking soda? Here are the best verified substitutes, including how to adjust your measurements.

About baking soda

Baking soda is a naturally occurring mineral compound, sodium bicarbonate, often mined from trona deposits or produced synthetically. It has a fine, white crystalline texture and neutral smell. In cooking and baking, it acts as a chemical leavening agent that produces carbon dioxide gas when combined with acidic ingredients like buttermilk or lemon juice, causing batters and doughs to rise and creating a light, airy crumb structure.

Best substitute

Baking powder

Note: baking powder is weaker — you need 3× as much.

Use 3 tsp baking powder for every 1 tsp baking soda.

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Alternative

Potassium bicarbonate

Use the same quantity. Sodium-free alternative.

Use 1 tsp potassium bicarbonate for every 1 tsp baking soda.

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What is baking soda called in other countries?

Country	Name
Australia	bicarbonate of soda
United Kingdom	bicarbonate of soda
New Zealand	bicarbonate of soda
United States	baking soda
Canada	baking soda

Common names for baking soda

bicarbbicarbonate of sodabicarb sodasodium bicarbonate