CORRECTION: I originally posted this as “baking soda”. It is “baking powder”. So sorry!
Baking powder is one of those items I never put a second thought into, until my friend Beth at Life’s Daily Bread taught me otherwise. A few weeks ago, she came over and helped me learn how to use my new grain mill, and make fresh baked bread. In doing so, I was enlightened to a very important fact I had no knowledge on.
Did you know that some brands of baking powder use aluminum as a filler? Did you also know that there are many concerns linking Alzheimer’s and other diseases to aluminum? From what I have gathered, it is used only as a filler. So, it is not a necessary ingredient and it is harmful. I am not telling you to scare you, but to prove a point that we need to be more aware of what we are eating and feeding our families. Who knew?
Much to my surprise, there were plenty of brands on the shelf at my local store that carried baking powder that was aluminum free. I ended up picking up this one by Argo and it was around $1.29. Just look for the label to say “aluminum free”.
I am curious, did you know there was aluminum in your baking powder? It makes me wonder what other harmful fillers there are in my everyday ingredients. This is why it pays to educate yourself on what you put into your body.
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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.
So sorry, I meant baking powder! I have corrected it!
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.
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!
Rebekah, you are right! Sorry, I accidentally put soda and I meant powder! I have corrected it in the post now.
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! 🙂
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!
Most people don’t realize there is sugar in regular table salt.
Yes, it is .04% dextrose to stabilize the iodine.
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, 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.
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 🙂
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.
Yes, I have been baking aluminum free since I started baking! And Argo is the brand I use.