http://readynutrition.com/resources/essential-items-for-a-long-term-food-supply_15022009/ Mon, 21 May 2012 20:13:56 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://readynutrition.com/resources/essential-items-for-a-long-term-food-supply_15022009/#comment-290064 Candace Blanton Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:15:04 +0000 http://readynutrition.com/resources/?p=3119#comment-290064 I think it is poor advice to tell people to keep baking powder in long term storage.  It will lose its potency and be of no value when you need it the most.  However, you should store the components of baking powder so you can make your own.  They are baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch. 1 tsp baking powder = 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/4 tsp cornstarch + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar One more comment on this.  Store bought baking powder usually has aluminum in it. I think it is poor advice to tell people to keep baking powder in long term storage.  It will lose its potency and be of no value when you need it the most.  However, you should store the components of baking powder so you can make your own.  They are baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch.
1 tsp baking powder = 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/4 tsp cornstarch + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
One more comment on this.  Store bought baking powder usually has aluminum in it.

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