Some baking enthusiasts swear by Alsa, a brand of baking powder from France, over American brands. Part of the reason some bakers prefer this ingredient can be tied to Alsa's composition and the ...

Everyday baking powders and sodas, though similar, possess distinct chemical reactions crucial for baked goods' texture and ...

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.

A few years ago, when the kids were studying chemistry, we made Hamantashen cookies for Purim and the question came up about the difference between baking soda and baking powder. We had done the ...

Many people think baking powder and baking soda are interchangeable, but they're absolutely not! Although they both help batters and doughs rise, they have different chemical makeups. Baking powder ...

It has often been said that while cooking is an art, baking is a science. Melissa Garay Belinski of Shillington, a scientist and accomplished home baker, could not agree more. A chemistry instructor ...

"We have that lighter blanket of air over us which means less resistance on baking," Marisa Bunning, an associate professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University, explained.

Have you ever wondered about the differences between baking powder and baking soda? They’re two white powders that look alike ...

While most home cooks have used baking powder and baking soda in all sorts of recipes — from pancakes and pies, to cookies and cakes — many people don't really know why they're different and how they ...