Why is Baking powder for your pastries classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a formulated food ingredient that undergoes industrial processing. Its additive list includes sodium bicarbonate (E500ii), which acts as a leavening agent, and tartaric acid (E334), which reacts with the bicarbonate to produce carbon dioxide.

Is this baking powder suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

Yes, all listed ingredients – corn starch, sodium bicarbonate and tartric acid – are plant‑based and the label explicitly states "Sans gluten," making the product appropriate for both vegan and gluten‑free consumers.

What is the optimal way to store this baking powder to preserve its leavening power?

Store the powder in a cool, dry place away from moisture; keep the original paper sachet sealed or transfer it to an airtight container. Exposure to humidity can cause the sodium bicarbonate to react prematurely, reducing its effectiveness.

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Food Additives

Product Insights

This product is an organic, gluten‑free leavening powder marketed for pastries, composed mainly of corn starch, sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid. It is classified in the Cereals and derived products group, carries the EU organic label, falls into NOVA group 3, and does not have a Nutri‑Score because it is not a finished food. Nutritionally it contains unusually high protein (48 g) and fat (13.5 g) per 100 g while providing no sugars, which may be a drawback for low‑fat baking applications.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal287 kcal

Fat13.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for food additives, this leavening powder provides far more protein (48 g vs 9 g) and fat (13.5 g vs 0.6 g) per 100 g, while its sugar content is zero versus the typical 7 g, and its carbohydrate level is close to the category norm.

Ingredients

Amidon de maïs, poudres à lever : bicarbonate de sodium, acide tartrique

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal287 kcal

Fat13.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

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