Bicarbonate Of Soda Vs Baking Soda

[Beswad]

I'm baking some muffins. The recipe includes 1tsp of baking soda. Is bicarbonate of soda is same as baking soda?

[Mamyalynne]

Here's the science bit.......

http://www.aww.com.au/how-to/expert-qa/baking-soda-bicarb-soda-baking-powder-what-is-the-difference-13045

[woofgang]

yes, if its an American or Aussie recipe, the two things are the same

[Quizproquo]

Yes they are the same think.
Baking POWDER is a different matter

[Quizproquo]

Thing, not think

[Beswad]

Thank you all. That helps.

[scorpiojo]

^ reported

[jack daniels]

I enjoyed some homemade blueberry muffins today & i use baking powder but for the first time i used butter instead of oil.
i prefer the oil ones, what did you use Beswad?

Anna x