Topop Papad Khar - 300g

Pure sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) specifically labeled for Indian cooking, essential for making papads, dhokla, idli, and other traditional dishes—delivering gentle alkalization and leavening for soft, fluffy textures. Also useful as a household cleaning agent and for general cooking applications where baking soda is needed.

Quality and texture
Food-grade sodium bicarbonate in fine powder form that dissolves easily in batters and doughs. Clean, white appearance with neutral taste that won't affect food flavors while providing reliable alkaline properties for traditional recipes.

Nutrition and benefits
Pure sodium bicarbonate with no additives; primarily used as a leavening agent and pH adjuster rather than for nutritional content. Essential for authentic texture in traditional Indian steamed and fermented dishes.
Suitable for vegetarian diets and helps achieve the characteristic soft, spongy texture in dhokla, idli, and handmade papads.

Pack formats and storage
Available in 300g retail packs; 

Store in a cool, dry place; keep tightly sealed in an airtight container after opening to prevent moisture absorption and maintain effectiveness.

Serving ideas
Use in papad dough, dhokla batter, idli batter for extra fluffiness; add small pinches to chickpea flour batters for pakoras and bhajis.
Also works as a gentle cleaning agent for kitchen surfaces, removing odors from containers, and as a household deodorizer.

Allergen and handling
Ingredient: Sodium Bicarbonate; packed in facilities that handle nuts, sesame seeds, soya, mustard, celery, and wheat—always read the pack for full allergen details.
If highly sensitive to other allergens, use dedicated utensils and storage to minimize cross-contact risk.