Grainless & Aluminum Free 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), 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 provide leavening, making baked goods light and fluffy. It is commonly found in cookies, cakes, muffins, pancakes, and biscuits. It helps create the desired texture and volume in these types of products.

Baking powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The FDA has evaluated its components, and they are permitted for use. JECFA has evaluated some components and set acceptable daily intakes. While generally safe, excessive intake of certain components, like sodium, could be a concern for individuals monitoring their intake.