What has baking powder in it?
Baking powder is a leavening agent, meaning it makes baked goods rise. It's made up of three main ingredients:
* Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate): The primary ingredient that releases carbon dioxide gas, causing the dough to rise.
* An acidic ingredient: This can be one or more of the following:
* Cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate): The most common acidic ingredient in baking powder.
* Monocalcium phosphate: Another common acidic ingredient.
* Sodium aluminum sulfate: A less common acidic ingredient.
* A drying agent: This is usually cornstarch or potato starch. It helps keep the baking powder dry and prevent clumping.
Baking powder is designed to react with moisture and heat, releasing carbon dioxide gas that makes cakes, cookies, and other baked goods rise.
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