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1. Marcie August 16, 2010 at 8:50 am

   Are you sure it’s in baking soda or is it only baking powder? Your post states baking soda but the picture says baking powder. I know about the link between aluminum and alzheimers but had no idea it was in these products.

   • Kelly August 16, 2010 at 11:22 am

     So sorry, I meant baking powder! I have corrected it!
2. Caroline August 16, 2010 at 8:53 am

   Rumford Baking Powder is aluminum free as well. The price is about $1.29 for 1o oz. and can be found in the natural or organic section of Kroger. I have been using aluminum free powder for several months, and I have not noticed a difference in quality of my baked goods versus traditional powder. Argo occasionally has coupons for their products in the newspaper inserts, making them the most economical choice.
3. Rebekah August 16, 2010 at 9:01 am

   To my understanding, there is no aluminum in any brand of baking soda. Baking powder (as pictured), however, is another story. 🙂 Next time I’m at the health food store I need to remember to pick some up though (I don’t make much quick bread), thanks for the reminder!

   • Kelly August 16, 2010 at 11:19 am

     Rebekah, you are right! Sorry, I accidentally put soda and I meant powder! I have corrected it in the post now.
4. Jen August 16, 2010 at 9:25 am

   yes, i did know that. but i only found out about a year ago. i’ve been trying to let friends and family know if baking comes up in conversation. thanks for letting everyone know! 🙂
5. Karen West August 16, 2010 at 1:36 pm

   Thanks Kelly!
   I have heard the same about aluminum being a factor in Alzheimer’s, but had no idea it was in BakingPowder!
   I lost my grandmother to Alzheimer’s, so this information really caught my atention!
6. Lana August 16, 2010 at 3:12 pm

   Most people don’t realize there is sugar in regular table salt.

   • Rebekah August 16, 2010 at 3:39 pm

     Yes, it is .04% dextrose to stabilize the iodine.
7. Kelly August 16, 2010 at 6:32 pm

   Honestly, it is issues like this that make it extremely difficult for me to stock up on a lot of “cheap” foods (ie most canned foods, processed foods, etc.) like I once did. I am having to revamp the way I shop and use coupons…. Especially after reading such enlightening books as Sally Fallon’s “Nourishing Traditions.”

   • Kelly August 16, 2010 at 9:13 pm

     Kelly, I totally agree. I have had to totally change the way I shop, but I am doing my best to be creative and try to share what I learn. Please be sure to share any insights you learn too! We are all learning this together.

     • Kelly E August 17, 2010 at 1:35 pm

       I am pretty new to your site and am really finding it helpful. I am glad that I can glean from your creativity and knowledge 🙂
8. Candice June 17, 2011 at 8:10 pm

   I had no idea! And we’ve recently started baking most of our own bread so I would “know” what went in it. Lesson learned. Thanks for sharing.
9. angela g June 17, 2011 at 9:05 pm

   Yes, I have been baking aluminum free since I started baking! And Argo is the brand I use.