Baking powder
PantryBaking powder is a common raising or leavening agent used for baking. Itâs commonly found in recipes for cakes and breads, and if youâve ever left it out accidentally, youâll know that it can make a world of difference to a recipe. Flat bread, anyone? People often wonder what the difference is between baking powder and baking soda, or even if theyâre the same thing. The short answer is no, theyâre not. Baking powder is a dry chemical leavener made from sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda), an acid (for example, cream of tartar) and cornstarch or even rice as a filler. It was first created by a Harvard professor named Eben Horsford in 1856. Originally, baking powder contained a compound derived from powdered beef and mutton bones. Nowadays, there are no bones or other animal products in it, so itâs suitable for vegans too. Though some pantry staples stay fresh for ages, baking powder doesnât last forever. Though it wonât go off in the sense that itâs bad or poisonous for you, it stops becoming effective over time, especially in humid climates. If you have an old tin of baking powder lying around and want to test it before you try to bake, add a teaspoon into half a cup of water. If it bubbles up, itâs good to use in baking and wonât give you a flat cake!
Baking powder nutrition and vitamin info per 100g
| Energy | 53 | kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate Total | 27.700000762939453 | g |
| Sugars | 0 | g |
| Protein | 0 | g |
| Sodium | 10600 | mg |
| Fiber | 0.20000000298023224 | g |
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Baking powder cooking tips
Samsung FoodNever dip wet spoon into baking powder packaging. Moisture deactivates powder effectiveness.
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Baking powder begins to lose effectiveness 3 months after opening, so buy it in small quantities and always keep track of expiration date after opening.
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You should keep baking powder in a dry, cool place.