Q. Baking powder vs. baking soda - What's
the difference?
A. Baking soda is pure bicarbonate of soda also
known as sodium bicarbonate it is an alkaline ingredient, and
when mixed with acidic ingredients, it reacts and releases bubbles
of carbon dioxide. It also has household uses.
Baking powders are leaveners used for cooking. They are made up
of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda); an acid salt which reacts
with moisture or heat, or both - such as tartaric acid, mono-calcium
or combination of acid salts; and cornstarch (an inert filler
used to keep ingredients separated).
Q. Where can I find your products?
A. Clabber Girl and Rumford brands baking powder
are available nationwide. If the brand is not avaialble in your
local grocery store, ask the store manager if he/she can get it
for you. Davis brand baking powder is located in Northeastern
states and KC Baking Powder is popular in the Southwest. For our
other products you may wish to send an email requesting specific
location. All of our products are available at our online store.
Q. What is double acting baking powder?
A. Double acting means that the leavening reaction
occurs twice: once when moisture is applied and again when heat
is applied while cooking. All consumer sized baking powders have
been double acting for many years.
Q. What does the code
mean on the bottom of your can?
A. There should be an expiration date with month
and year; additionally, the four or five digit code is the production
date. For example, code #08225 would translate as the year 2008,
the 225th day of the year.
Q. How do I store my baking powder,
baking soda or corn starch? Can I refrigerate?
A. Baking powder should be stored in a dry cupboard
away from heat and excess moisture. You should only measure with
a dry utensil and replace the lid promptly after each use. Storage
in a refrigerator is not recommended, as the condensation that
can accumulate will make the powder react in the can, rendering
it useless.
Q. How can I tell if my baking powder
is still good?
A. You should stir up the powder to see if there
are any clumps, or if it has hardened; this is an indication that
moisture has mixed with the powder and caused a reaction. If it
stirs up nice and fluffy, it should be good. Also, you can place
a teaspoon of the powder in a glass of tepid water to see if it
reacts.
Q. Are your products gluten-free?
A. Here is a list of our gluten-free products:
- Clabber
Girl Baking Powder
- Rumford
Baking Powder
- Davis
Baking Powder
- KC
Baking Powder
- Hearth
Club Baking Powder
- Royal
Baking Powder
