PURE Sodium Bicarbonate is food grade; Great for cooking, baking, and cleaning. Baking soda is a leavening agent used in baked goods. As a base, baking soda dissolves organic compounds like dirt and grease. In addition, the mineral structure of each baking soda particle provides a gentle abrasive to clean without leaving scratches behind Sodium Bicarbonate is used in all kinds of ways, Sodium Bicarbonate is a very common ingredient bathbombs, and other products made to fizz and foam. Sodium bicarbonate is very useful in personal care. The alkali nature of baking soda makes for a great antacid, providing relief from the discomfort of acid reflux. Baking soda is effective in whitening teeth and is used in mouthwash to cleanse both teeth and gums. Baking soda makes great deodorant as well. In its most natural form sodium bicarbonate is also known as nahcolite, a mineral that is found in various locations around the world. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical cleaning