🧂 Product Overview
Royal Baking Powder is a widely trusted double-acting chemical leavening agent used in Malaysia and beyond, perfect for achieving light, airy textures in cakes, cookies, pastries, pancakes, and more.
🧪 Ingredients & Functionality
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Core components:
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Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
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Acid salts: disodium diphosphate, sodium aluminum sulfate, and/or monocalcium phosphate
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Cornstarch as a moisture buffer
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Double-acting nature: Reacts in two stages — once when wet and once when heated — for a reliable rise.
🛡️ Dietary & Safety Notes
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Gluten-free product, though may contain milk traces.
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Halal-certified and widely used in Malaysia for halal baking.
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Common allergens: potential milk—check packaging if needed.
📦 Packaging & Storage
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Pack sizes: Available in 113 g retail tins and 450 g economy tins.
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Storage advice: Keep in a cool, dry pantry to maintain effectiveness .
🍰 Usage Guidelines
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Recommended dosage (per 225 g flour):
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1 tsp for rich cakes
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2 tsp for medium-rich cakes
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4 tsp for scones or bread.
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Tip: Sift it with flour for even leavening and rise.
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Also handy: add a pinch to pancake batter or omelettes for a fluffier texture.
ℹ️ Extra Uses
Besides baking, Royal Baking Powder can serve as a mild cleaning agent for removing stains or refreshing surfaces
🔧 How It Works
Upon hydration and heat activation, the acid-base reaction releases carbon dioxide gas, creating air pockets that expand and lighten batters and doughs
