Is Baking Powder Gluten-Free?

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By Scott Adams

August 13, 2021
By Scott Adams • August 13, 2021

Is Baking Powder Gluten-Free?

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Wondering if baking powder is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? It is. Here's the lowdown.
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Celiac.com 08/13/2021 - We get a lot of questions about baking supplies and ingredients. Specifically, we get a lot of questions about baking powder. More than a few people wonder if baking powder is gluten-free.

The short answer is 'yes.' According to wikipedia, most "baking powders contain a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid. The base and acid are prevented from reacting prematurely by the inclusion of a buffer such as cornstarch. Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods." Pure baking powder does not contain gluten, and can be considered gluten-free.

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Clabber Girl baking powder contains corn starch, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), sodium aluminum sulfate, and mono calcium phosphate.

Baking powder that contains no gluten ingredients or is labeled gluten-free includes:

Argo Baking Powder

Bobs Red Mill Baking Powder

Calumet Baking Powder

Clabber Girl Baking Powder

Dr. Oetker Baking Powder

Gefen Baking Powder

Royal Baking Powder

Rumford Baking Powder

In almost all cases, baking soda is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Just be sure to read ingredients, and avoid anything with gluten.

Did we miss your favorite brand of baking powder? Be sure to tell us in the comments below.
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Thanks for this list. I'd like to also add Hain's Baking Powder as it's Gluten-Free and Non GMO.

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