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Baking Powder

Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid, and is used for increasing the volume and lightening the texture of baked goods. Baking powder works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid-base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture. It is used instead of yeast for end-products where fermentation flavors would be undesirable or where the batter lacks the elastic structure to hold gas bubbles for more than a few minutes,or for convenience. Because carbon dioxide is released at a faster rate through the acid-base reaction than through fermentation, breads made by chemical leavening are called quick breads.

Baking powder Pairs With:

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Baking powder Properties:

Food Property	Type	Description
Flavor Profile	Bitter	Baking powder does not have a bitter flavor profile.
	Sweet	Baking powder does not have a sweet flavor profile.
	Salty	Baking powder does not have a salty flavor profile.
	Sour	Baking powder does not have a sour flavor profile.
	Umami	Baking powder does not have an umami flavor profile.
	Astringency	Baking powder does not have an astringent flavor profile.
Texture	Creaminess	Baking powder does not have a creamy texture.
	Firmness	Baking powder is a soft powder and does not have a firm texture.
	Tenderness	Baking powder is a soft powder and does not have a tender texture.
	Moisture	Baking powder is a dry powder and does not contain moisture.
Nutritional Value	Macronutrients	Baking powder does not provide significant macronutrients.
	Micronutrients	Baking powder does not provide significant micronutrients.
Color	Natural Pigments	Baking powder does not contain natural pigments.
Aroma	Volatile Compounds	Baking powder does not have a strong aroma.
Chemical Composition	Acidity/Alkalinity (pH)	Baking powder is alkaline in nature.
	Water Activity (aw)	Baking powder has a low water activity.
Cooking Behavior	Heat Conductivity	Baking powder does not conduct heat.
	Water Retention	Baking powder does not retain water.
	Oil Absorption	Baking powder does not absorb oil.