Baking Powder
Functional baking staple but docked for aluminum additive and sodium with ongoing safety debate.
Do not ingest directly in large amounts as it can cause digestive upset or alkalosis. Contains corn and aluminum compounds; those with corn allergies or avoiding aluminum should select alternatives.
What's the verdict?
This is a traditional baking powder containing sodium-based and aluminum-based compounds along with cornstarch; it provides reliable performance but includes additives with some consumer health concerns.
Ingredients
4 listed · 3 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Sodium Bicarbonate (Leavening Agent)Caution
Releases carbon dioxide when combined with acids and moisture to leaven baked goods; generally safe in used quantities but contributes dietary sodium which can elevate blood pressure and pose cardiovascular risks if intake is excessive overall.
- Corn Starch (Anti-Caking Agent)Caution
Absorbs excess moisture to prevent premature reactions; adds negligible refined carbohydrates with minimal nutritional value and may trigger allergic reactions or sensitivities in individuals with corn allergies.
- Monocalcium Phosphate (Leavening Acid)Beneficial
Acid component that reacts with bicarbonate for initial gas release; supplies beneficial calcium for bone health in the small amounts present with no significant adverse effects for typical consumers.
- Sodium Aluminum Sulfate (Leavening Acid)Caution
Heat-activated acid for secondary rising action ensuring good volume; contains aluminum with ongoing debate about potential neurological accumulation though used amounts are tiny, plus adds to total sodium intake.
Nutrition
| calories | 5 |
|---|---|
| sodium | 220 |
| total carbohydrate | 1 |
| calcium | 40 |
None: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, protein, vitamin d, iron, potassium.
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