Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda, packaged in a 454g container, is a highly versatile and essential ingredient for restaurants and institutional kitchens. Renowned for its purity and effectiveness, this baking soda excels in numerous culinary and cleaning applications, making it a staple in professional kitchens. As a key ingredient in baking, it helps produce perfectly leavened bread, cakes, and pastries by reacting with acidic ingredients to release carbon dioxide, resulting in light and fluffy baked goods. Its use extends beyond baking; it’s also an excellent meat tenderizer, helping to break down proteins and enhance the texture of meats for more succulent and flavorful dishes. In addition to its culinary applications, Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda is an invaluable tool for maintaining cleanliness in high-traffic kitchen environments. Its natural cleaning properties make it an effective and non-toxic alternative to harsh chemical cleaners. It can be used to scrub countertops, sinks, ovens, and other surfaces, effortlessly removing grease, grime, and stubborn stains without scratching or damaging surfaces. The baking soda’s ability to neutralize odors is also particularly beneficial in the kitchen, where it helps to eliminate unwanted smells from refrigerators, garbage disposals, and other areas prone to odors.