FAQ
Here at Arm & Hammer Malaysia, we hear your questions and concerns.
We have collated them in a FAQ, created by you and for you!
MAIN
Questions from you
1.
Is ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda safe for consumption?
Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda is safe for consumption. The baking soda used is 100% pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda. Please follow instructions on the label of each product.
2.
Is ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda halal?
Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda is halal. Our products are halal certified by The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA), which is a recognized body by JABATAN KEMAJUAN ISLAM MALAYSIA (JAKIM).
3.
I notice that ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda 8OZ and 4LB boxes mention that they can be used for cleaning, laundry and deodorizing. Does that mean they are only useful for cleaning and not suitable for consumption?
No, the baking soda used in all boxes, including 8OZ, 1LB, 2LB and 4LB, and Shaker contain 100% pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda. Hence, they are safe for consumption. They are also useful for cleaning, laundry and deodorizing. ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda has countless uses, giving MORE POWER TO YOU!
More tips and advices on the countless usages of ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda are available here: https://armandhammer.com.my/tips-and-ideas
4.
Is there any difference between ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda 1LB and 8OZ/2LB/4LB? I notice that the 1LB packaging only recommends baking.
The 3 boxes are all suitable for baking. However, we recommend using ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda 1LB for baking as the baking soda is more granular. This makes the baking soda more free flowing and less prone to caking and lumping.
5.
What are the product ingredients for ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda?
Simply 100% sodium bi-carbonate. ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda does not have impurity, ideal for baking purposes.
6.
Where can I purchase ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda products?
You may refer to https://armandhammer.com.my/buy-now for more information on where to purchase ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda products. Thank you for your kind interest and future purchase.
7.
Who is ARM & HAMMER™ official distributor in Malaysia?
DKSH Malaysia is our official distributor in Malaysia.
OTHERS
1.
What is the shelf life for Baking Soda?
The shelf life is three years. The expiration date is located on the bottom of the box.
2.
Why have you changed the instructions from "change every 3 months" to "change every 30 days?"
The new 30-day change message is based on our continuing research efforts to understand the process of odor elimination and odor generation. After 30 days, Baking Soda has absorbed many of the odors in the fridge. By replacing the box of Baking Soda every month, you get improved odor elimination, ensuring your food tastes fresher longer.
3.
How often should FRIDGE-N-FREEZER 14OZ in the fridge and/or freezer be changed?
We recommend changing the FRIDGE-N-FREEZER 14OZ in your refrigerator/freezer once a month for optimal freshness.
4.
What is the difference between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?
Baking soda is 100% pure sodium bicarbonate. Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda (usually about 28-30%) and various acidic ingredients (singularly or in combination). Both are used as leavening agents in baked goods- baking soda will react with an acid, giving off carbon dioxide gas and causing dough to rise. However, they are used in different situations and are not interchangeable. Baking soda is typically used in a recipe that has an acidic ingredient (cream of tartar, buttermilk, etc.) that will react with the soda to give off carbon dioxide. Baking powder, which contains one or more acidic ingredients to facilitate the reaction, is used in recipes without acidic ingredients.
5.
How does the box differ from the shaker?
While the baking soda used in the Shaker package is 100% pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda, it is a different granulation than what is found in the Box. This different granulation makes the baking soda more free flowing and less prone to caking and lumping, particularly around high moisture conditions such as kitchen cleaning.
6.
When used as a dentifrice how abrasive is baking soda?
Baking soda provides a mild abrasive action to help polish, clean and deodorize the teeth. It is the natural choice for highly effective personal products such as toothpastes, mouth wash and gargle.
7.
Can Baking Soda be used as a booster in High-Efficiency (HE) washing machines?
Yes, Baking Soda can be used with HE washing machines. Add 1 cup with your liquid laundry detergent.
8.
How does Baking Soda help soothe poison ivy and bee stings?
Baking Soda temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching by neutralizing toxins and irritants at the skin’s surface. Follow package directions listed under Drug Facts for skin protectant.
9.
What is "dental grade" baking soda?
Dental Grade Baking Soda has a special particle size to provide optimum cleaning with low abrasion.