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Arm & Hammer Fridge-N-Freezer Baking Soda
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Arm & Hammer Fridge-N-Freezer Baking Soda

ARM & HAMMER
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

ARM & HAMMER Fridge-N-Freezer Baking Soda is presented as a simple, multipurpose household staple: a 14 oz spill-proof cardboard box of pure sodium bicarbonate with removable front and back panels that let air flow through to absorb odors. In a typical American supermarket you’ll find this product either in the baking aisle near other leavening agents (baking powder, yeast) or in the household/cleaning section next to refrigerator deodorizers and odor-control products — it bridges food and home-cleaning categories. It fits shopping trips that range from routine grocery restocks and meal-prep Sundays to holiday baking weeks when refrigerators are fuller and odors more likely. The brand positioning leans on decades of trust and practicality: ARM & HAMMER markets this as an all-American, no-nonsense solution aimed at families, apartment dwellers, and budget-conscious shoppers who appreciate multi-use products. Label copy emphasizes purity and nature — "pure Baking Soda" and "natural odor eliminator" — while lacking organic certification; the design is functional rather than kid-targeted. From a processing perspective this is a single-ingredient, industrially produced mineral salt product used directly in the kitchen and for cleaning. Sensory details are plain: a scentless, fine white powder inside a cardboard box; the Fridge-N-Freezer ritual is tactile and domestic — peel out the panels, place the box upright in a shelf or freezer compartment, and replace monthly. The packaging and instructions (pour down the drain to freshen when done; recycle box) reflect its dual identity as both a culinary and household maintenance item in everyday American life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sodium, Bicarbonate.

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:2 / 4

Processed Ingredients

Why this score?

This is a single-ingredient culinary/household additive (sodium bicarbonate) that is industrially produced but not formulated with additives or multi-ingredient processing, placing it in the processed culinary ingredients category (NOVA 2).

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Common Questions about Arm & Hammer Fridge-N-Freezer Baking Soda

When it comes to the Fridge-N-Freezer Baking Soda, it’s all about context. This product is sodium bicarbonate, which is great for baking and even cleaning, but it’s not a food you’d consume in large quantities. So, while it’s not 'healthy' in the traditional sense of being a nutrient-dense food, it's a versatile kitchen staple that can help you whip up some delicious treats!

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