Contains 2% Or Less: Baking Powder

Baking powder is a chemical leavening agent used in baking. It is a mixture of a base (like baking soda), an acid salt (like cream of tartar or sodium aluminum sulfate), and a filler (like cornstarch). When mixed with liquid and heated, it produces carbon dioxide gas, causing doughs and batters to rise.

Manufacturers add baking powder to baked goods to make them light and fluffy. It is commonly found in cakes, cookies, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and quick breads. It acts as a leavening agent, creating the desired texture and volume.

Baking powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a leavening agent. It is typically consumed in small amounts as part of baked goods. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated baking powder components. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.