Aluminum Free Double Acting Baking Powder

Baking powder is a leavening agent used to make baked goods rise. "Aluminum-free" means it does not contain aluminum compounds, such as sodium aluminum sulfate, which are found in some other baking powders. It typically contains an acid (like cream of tartar), a base (like baking soda), and a filler (like cornstarch).

Baking powder is added to doughs and batters to make them expand and become lighter during baking. It creates carbon dioxide gas when mixed with liquid and heated, causing the rise. It is commonly found in cakes, cookies, muffins, and quick breads.

Baking powder is generally considered safe for consumption in the amounts typically found in food. The FDA lists the components of baking powder, like sodium bicarbonate and monocalcium phosphate, as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). JECFA has evaluated some of the common components and established acceptable daily intakes. There are no widespread health concerns associated with typical consumption.