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Keep the container tightly closed to prevent contamination and maintain product integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Ideal storage temperature is between 15 °C and 30 °C (59 °F and 86 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Production","offers":[{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":40734676648091,"sku":"SKU91BP","price":163.88,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 kg (Bag)","offer_id":49654590603495,"sku":"SKU5333BP","price":373.75,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1329\/3723\/files\/EpsomSalt5kg.png?v=1774251671"},{"product_id":"sodium-bicarbonate-bicarbonate-of-soda","title":"Sodium Bicarbonate (Bicarbonate of Soda\/Baking Soda)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSodium Bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a white crystalline powder with a slightly salty taste. It is a naturally occurring compound (NaHCO3) widely used for its buffering, neutralising, and leavening properties. 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It appears as a white crystalline powder and is widely used in various industries due to its acidity and preservative properties. As an anhydrous form, it lacks water content, making it a concentrated source of citric acid. 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