Q I found some zero-sodium baking powder by Hain, but I have no idea how to use it (the container just listed the ingredients). Can it be substituted one-to-one for regular baking powder? Can I use it ...

Caravan Ingredients has introduced a new low sodium baking powder that it claims is up to 44% lower in sodium than other industrial baking powders. The company said the non-sodium aluminum ...

It comes down to science for the perfect baked goods. AnnMarie is a food editor and writer. She became the managing editor of American Cake Decorating magazine in 2021. She is also the cofounding ...

Dear Lisa: I was recently put on a sodium-restricted diet. I have discovered that I can purchase sodium-free baking powder, and am wondering if there is a need to adjust recipes when using it. If so, ...

Q. I’m concerned about baking with baking soda and powder because of their high sodium content. Is there such a thing as unsalted baking soda and powder? — Margaret Gagliano, Wilsonville, Ore. Q. I am ...

There's More to Sodium Than Salt Most of us think of sodium as salt. Salt is a major source of sodium. But it isn't the only source. Almost all foods have some natural sodium. Baking soda, baking ...

Choosing between baking soda and baking powder is one of those small decisions that quietly determines whether a recipe turns out light, tender, and evenly risen, or flat, dense, and oddly bitter.

I was recently asked about the difference between baking powder and baking soda. Attempting to recall this topic from my food science class some 30 years ago failed and a little research was in order.

Baking soda and baking powder look and feel nearly identical — white, soft, and powdery. They're both chemical leavening agents that help dough and batter because of their anti-caking chemical: sodium ...