Keep separate boxes of baking soda for deodorizing, household cleaning and baking. Open boxes of baking soda are often kept inside the refrigerator and replaced every few months to draw odors from the environment. This soda will lose its efficacy quickly and should not be saved for baking.
Buy baking soda in a box. You can store it in this box until it is used up or expires.
Place the box in a resealable plastic bag after you open the cardboard baking soda box.
Push all of the air out of the plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly.
Keep the bagged baking soda box in a dry place. Cupboards are often the preferred place.
Choose a storage place that will stay cool. You want the temperature to remain constant in order to keep it fresh, so choose a cupboard away from the stove range, microwave, refrigerator or coffee pot.
Keep baking soda away from strong spices and odors. They can absorb some odors through the plastic bag.
Remove the baking soda from its storage place before using. Smell it to see if it has absorbed odors. Remove some soda with a spoon to see if it has absorbed moisture and lost efficacy.
Store baking soda in this way for 2 to 3 years. Always test by smelling and feeling the texture of the bicarbonate of soda before using to see if it is still fresh.
Use dry measuring spoons whenever you remove baking soda for a recipe. Using wet or contaminated utensils will activate the baking soda and reduce its shelf life.
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