Leavening Agents

3 ingredients tagged "Leavening Agents" — how they affect digestion, energy, sleep, and mood.

Baking Powder Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent containing sodium bicarbonate, one or more acid salts (such as monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate, or cream of tartar), and a filler such as cornstarch. It reacts with liquid and heat to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes baked goods to rise.
Baking Soda Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), a mildly alkaline compound produced synthetically or from natural mineral deposits. It is widely used as a leavening agent in baking and as an over-the-counter antacid. It neutralizes stomach acid and produces carbon dioxide gas in foods.
Yeast Yeast is a single-celled fungus used as a leavening agent in baking and fermentation. It converts carbohydrates into carbon dioxide and alcohol, affecting dough structure and flavor development.

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