How Much Does Baking Soda Cost?

Last Updated on January 26, 2024
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Baking soda is a versatile ingredient, present in every household, which can get you out of trouble in many situations – if you know how to use it. Most housewives keep it in the pantry or closet to use it as a fermenting agent in cakes and pies. But – in addition to its culinary uses – baking soda is an abrasive product that can be a reliable and affordable help around the house when it comes to cleaning, deodorizing, refreshing, and using natural products, non-toxic for you, your child, and your pet.

How much does baking soda cost?

A 16-ounce box of pure baking soda can cost somewhere between $0.95 and $4, depending on where you buy it.

The price of a 4-pound pack of baking soda box would be around $6.

For a 60-ounce pack, expect to pay anywhere between $35 and $45.

A popular brand of baking soda like Bob’s Red Mill might be more expensive than other ones because it is mined directly from the ground in its natural state, without any chemicals added to alter or change what you’re getting. If this isn’t possible for whatever reason (company policy), they may use trona ore, which creates chemical reactions instead of carbon dioxide to make baking soda.

On the web or mobile site of Amazon, you can find and order Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 pound, pack of 12, for $11,76. This is frequently used for scratchless cleaning of pots and pans, carpets, fridges, floors, drains, and so on.

What are the extra costs?

You may not have to pay shipping fees if you purchase baking soda online.

Important things to consider

It has a solid structure and is crystalline but is often marketed as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste.

It can help treat heartburn by neutralizing gastric acid. Dissolve a teaspoon in a glass of cold water and drink the mixture slowly.

Baking soda can be used as a popular remedy for teeth whitening. Many studies have found that toothpaste containing bicarbonate is better for whitening teeth and removing plaque than toothpaste without it. This is probably because this ingredient has mild abrasive properties that allow it to break the bonds of molecules that stain teeth. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can help fight harmful bacteria.

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It can eliminate the smell of sweat, making the smell less acidic. Try to put a little on your armpits, and you may notice a difference.

A bath in which you add this ingredient is often recommended to soothe itchy skin. These baths are a common remedy used for itching caused by insect bites and bee stings. In addition, it can help relieve itching from sunburn. Some people claim that it can be more effective when combined with other ingredients such as corn starch and oatmeal.

It can help refresh a foul-smelling refrigerator or even the cat’s litter, by neutralizing unpleasant odors. It interacts with odor particles to remove them rather than masking their odor. Fill a cup with this powder and place it behind the refrigerator to neutralize unpleasant scents.

This powder is an alkaline – a soluble salt – that can help remove dirt and stains. When dissolved in water, an alkali can interact with acids in stains and help remove them from laundry.

Baking soda contains sodium bicarbonate, which comes from chemical processes. Despite what it says on the packaging, people often confuse baking powder with baking soda because of their similar names and appearance in recipes.

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Nutrition facts

Contraindications to baking soda

In general, baths with this ingredient are well tolerated by most people. Do not take such a bath if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have high blood pressure
• You have diabetes
• You are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• You have open wounds or serious infections
• You are prone to fainting

Similar items that are frequently bought together

Items bought with baking soda often depend on its intended use. For baking purposes, customers typically purchase baking powder, flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, as these are staple ingredients in many recipes. When baking soda is intended for cleaning craft, it is commonly bought alongside vinegar and lemon juice, which can be mixed to create natural cleaning solutions. Additionally, cleaning brushes or sponges and spray bottles are often purchased for applying and scrubbing dirty surfaces with baking soda mixtures.

For personal care, baking soda is frequently bought with toothpaste, essential oils, and cornstarch. These can be used to enhance dental cleaning, make natural deodorants, or create bath bombs. When used for deodorizing, baking soda is often accompanied by air fresheners and trash bags to maximize its odor-neutralizing capabilities. Lastly, when used in cooking, baking soda is usually bought with common seasonings like salt and various herbs and spices to complete the recipe needs.

Baking soda vs. Baking powder

Both baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents, which means that they are added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and make them grow. Baking powder contains baking soda, but the two substances are used under different conditions.

When baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient – such as yogurt, juice, or honey – the resulting chemical reaction produces bubbles of carbon dioxide that expand at the oven temperature, causing the pastry to rise. The reaction starts immediately after mixing the ingredients, so you need to bake recipes that require baking soda immediately; otherwise, they will fall apart.

Baking powder contains baking soda but already includes the acidifying agent (cream of tartar), as well as a drying agent, usually starch. Baking powder is available as a single or double-effect powder. Simple-acting powders are moisture-activated, so you need to bake recipes that include this product immediately after mixing. The double-acting powders react in two phases and can remain for a while before baking.

How can I save money?

When you buy a larger quantity from a grocery store, it’s possible to get a lower price.

Baking soda is a necessity for many people, and companies that manufacture it often offer coupons to help you save on your purchase. You can find these online or via the company’s social media channels.

Sometimes, you can find a store brand purchased in store, that will be cheaper than the name-brand equivalent. For example, Walmart’s Great Value retails for only $0.90, while you would pay three times more for the Arm and Hammer brand.