Leavening Agents

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Also known as: Baking Powders

Description

Leavening Agents are a group of Food Additives that produce bubbles of gas in dough or batter, in order to facilitate their leavening (i.e. "rising")

Leavening Agents Often Contain these Toxic Substances

Minerals

Aluminium is often utilized in the manufacturing process for Baking Powders.

Leavening Agents may Interfere with these Beneficial Substances

Vitamins

Baking Powders create an alkaline medium that may destroy Vitamin C.

Components of Leavening Agents

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