Manipal MET2014Chemistrys Block Elements
Baking powder is more commonly used to make cakes or bread "rise". Filler in baking powder is
Options
- ANaHCO ₃
- BCa ( H ₂ PO ₄ )₂
- Cstarch
- DNaAl ( SO ₄ )₂
Correct answer
C. starch
Step-by-step solution
An improved combination of baking powder contains about 40 % starch, 30 % NaHCO ₃, 20 % NaAl ( SO ₄ )₂ and 10 % Ca ( H ₂ PO ₄ )₂ . Here starch acts as filler.