Raising agent in baking (6)

I believe the answer is:

bicarb

(Other definitions for bicarb that I've seen before include "What helps raise" , "Digestive remedy (abbr)" , "Baking soda (colloq.)" , "Baking compound" , "Antacid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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