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Davis Baking Powder
Cooking & Baking
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Davis Baking Powder

Davis
8.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
60mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Davis Baking Powder is described as a classic pantry staple and would sit in the baking aisle alongside flour, granulated sugar, cornstarch, yeast and other leavening agents. You’ll often find the familiar yellow-and-red can near cake mixes, pie crusts and pie fillings—an easy grab for last-minute baking needs. Shoppers pick it up for occasions that call for lift and lightness: holiday-baking sessions, weekend brunch breads and biscuits, or any time a recipe calls for dependable rise. The brand leans on a heritage positioning—over a century on the shelf—targeting home bakers who favor tradition, reliability and recipes handed down through generations. Its marketing angle is practical and reassuring rather than trendy: dependable results, simple measuring and a nostalgic label that signals longevity. Label characteristics are straightforward: clear gluten-free, vegan and kosher claims create a mild health halo for people with dietary restrictions, but there are no organic or “all-natural” claims; the product emphasizes utility more than clean-label buzzwords. In plain processing context, baking powder is an industrially produced, formulated leavening blend made from isolated chemical agents and starch to keep it dry. Sensory details: inside the can is a fine, white, slightly powdery starchy mix with no aroma; it’s measured by spoon or leveler on the can lid and folded into dry ingredients or sifted with flour. The resealable metal can with leveling edge supports a small kitchen ritual—tap, level, measure—making it feel like a quiet, practical step in baking rather than a showpiece ingredient.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.125 tsp
Servings per Container: 383
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Corn, Starch,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Sodium, Aluminium, Sulfate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated product composed of isolated chemical leavening agents and stabilizers (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, cornstarch), which fits NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed formulation rather than a single whole or culinary ingredient.

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Common Questions about Davis Baking Powder

When it comes to baking powder, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. Davis Baking Powder is low in calories, sodium, and free from added sugars or artificial ingredients, making it a decent choice for most recipes. Just remember, it's meant to be a leavening agent, not a snack!

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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