steeping tablets

[mw100860]

Hi everyone, hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question but here goes anyway. Does anybody have any suggestions for using the steeping tablets that come with marrowfat peas. I only ever use one tablet when steeping the small pack-not everyone in the house likes them, and just wondering if there are any other uses instead of just throwing them away. The main ingredient is sodium carbonate.

[denkarma]

I suppose they can be used on tough cabbage to help soften it. My Dad uses breadsoda for that it seem to be the same stuff.

[Rua]

Hiya
The tablets are bicarbonate of soda and can be used for cleaning fridges / microwaves / freezers. Dissolve them in a little hot water and use to wipe down, or even leave them in the fridge solid to absorb smells. I don't use them in peas myself - or any veg - as the bicarb destroys the Vitamin C. I find those marrowfats cook fine anyway, they just need an overnight soak - and tough cabbage will soften nciely if you steam rather than boil it!
Rua

[noni]

Drop it into the loo last thing at night and leave overnight to remove lime.