Good old baking powder. It’s a critical ingredient in baking, but if you manage a corn allergy, I’m sure you’ve noticed that there’s corn starch in just about every brand of baking powder on the market.
The good news is, there are brands of corn free baking powder, so let’s start there. Be sure to review my purchasing tips below, as I’ve shared information you won’t find on labels.
Corn Free Baking Powder Brands I Vouch For
These are hands down, the top two corn free baking powder brands. I’ve personally tested these on myself, talked with the companies, and so on. These are both aluminum free baking powders.
Hain Pure Foods Featherweight Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Monocalcium Phosphate, Potato Starch, Potassium Bicarbonate
- Product Link
Otto’s Naturals Grain Free Non-GMO Double Acting Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Cassava Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate
- Product Link
Critical Tips for Purchasing Corn Free Baking Powder
Always look at the ingredient label on the package, not just what’s listed on the webpage (assuming you’re shopping online). This is especially true when purchasing on sites such as Amazon, or websites that aren’t the brand’s website. I’ve seen a mismatch in ingredients quite a few times.
Check the expiration date, especially if the baking powder is on sale. Corn free baking powder is expensive…. I once saw a corn free brand that I vouch for on sale and bought 6 canisters… only to get home and realize they were on sale because they would be expiring in a few months. Talk about a huge waste. Don’t make the same mistake.
If shared equipment is an issue for you, reach out to brands before making a purchase. You should ask about corn of course, but also any other allergen you manage (nut, seed, grains, etc.).
Ask a lot of extra questions if a brand makes baking powder with corn, but also a corn free option. Bakewell Cream is a great example.
In addition to looking for “corn free baking powder” also look up “Paleo baking powder” and “grain free baking powder”. You can get more results this way, and see brands that are using arrowroot and tapioca rather than corn starch.
Never purchase a product online if you can’t see the ingredients. You can search for “corn free baking powder” and I promise, you’ll see products that contain corn. You must verify ingredients before heading to the checkout page.
Avoid purchasing goods that contain additives or preservatives. These types of items usually contain corn derivatives.
Do not purchase items that contain “edible starch” unless you’ve confirmed the source. Also make sure they use the same source with every batch.
Don’t purchase items that contain “maize starch”. Maize is another name for corn.
Some brands that use wheat flour in their baking powder use an enriched wheat flour. Added nutrients often contain corn derivatives, and people managing a corn allergy should avoid these items.
Amazing Corn Free Resources
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Corn Free Baking Powder Brands I Do NOT Vouch For (in ABC Order)
On the surface, these corn free baking powder brands look like great options. I’ve not personally used these products, nor have I personally talked with these companies.
I’m sharing this info so you have more leads to investigate if my top two brands won’t work for you (or they’re sold out). You’ll have to ask about how these brands source their ingredients, ask about packaging, and so much more. Note: Most of these are also aluminum free baking powders.
Gefen Cornstarch Free Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Potato Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Pyrophosphate
- Product Link
Goldbaums Kosher Gluten Free Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Potato Starch, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Sulfate
- Product Link
I’m Free Perfect Gluten Free Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Non-trans Palm Lipid, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate
- Product Link
Mom’s Place Gluten-Free Double Acting Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Organic Potato Starch, Calcium Sulphate, Monocalcium Phosphate
- Product Link
Relative Foods Aluminum Free, Gluten Free, Corn Starch Free Baking Powder
- Ingredients: Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tarter, Organic White Rice Flour
- Product Link
Delicious Corn Free Recipes That Use Baking Powder
If you’re super excited to put your corn free leavening agent to good use, here are four delicious recipes to try.
- Gluten Free, Corn Free Lemon Muffins (vegan, top 9 free, top 14 free)
- Double Chocolate Muffin Recipe (gluten free, top 9 free, top 14 free)
- Chocolate Waffle Recipe (egg free, vegan, top 9 free, top 14 free)
- Grain Free Muffins Recipe (gluten free, egg free, allergy friendly)
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Baking Powder Free, Corn Free Recipes
If you’re not ready to try corn free baking powder for one reason or another, here are a few delicious truly corn free recipes that don’t require baking powder. Instead, they tap into baking soda (a single ingredient) as the leavening agent along with an acid to produce rise.
- Easy Vegan Danish “Butter” Cookies (no leavening agent used in this recipe)
- AIP Paleo Pumpkin Cookie Recipe (no leavening agent used in this recipe)
- Grain Free, Corn Free Waffles Recipe (top 14 free, vegan)
- Homemade Fruit Bars Recipe (grain free, vegan, top 14 free)
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Baking Powder Alternatives
In baking, there are work arounds for baking powder when you’d like a fluffy outcome. However, know that they don’t necessarily produce the same amount of rise, especially if you’re also egg free.
Now, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try an alternative. It means you’ll want to manage your expectations when making biscuits, cakes, bread, and anything else that calls for baking powder.
Baking Soda + Acid
Whilst baking soda will primarily provide spread to your baked goods, it can also produce rise when you add an acid such as lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
When this is your option, don’t delay getting your batter or dough into the oven, as the rising power will diminish the longer it sits out.
Homemade Baking Powder
This homemade baking powder recipe is a great example of how you can take pantry staples including cream of tartar to make a leavening agent.
Carbon Water
If you need a baking powder substitute, and you’re like me (allergic to a lot of foods), carbon water is going to be your new best friend.
Now, not every brand of carbon is truly corn free. The first one I ever tried gave me the absolute worst headaches after just one sip.
This is the carbonator that I use, and this is the carbon that I purchase. I tested it out for a year before I deemed it to be safe to suggest.
Carbon water won’t work in every application, but when you can use it, wow does it work. I recently made an experimental buckwheat pancake(?) or cake(?) (clearly I haven’t settled on what it is yet). The taste was amazing, and the texture was as well. It only had a few simple ingredients:
- blended buckwheat groats
- organic corn free maple sugar
- organic corn free vanilla extract
- truly corn free salt
- carbon water from my safe corn free water)
Answering Your Corn Free Baking Powder Questions
Do I need baking powder for cooking, or only for baking?
It’s rare that you’ll stumble across a cooking recipe that requires baking powder. I’ve seen it once or twice as part of a meat process, but only in super specialty out of the way recipes.
If you don’t plan on baking any time soon, don’t worry about sourcing baking powder just yet.
Which corn free baking powder brand has the best price?
I can’t speak to the price of these brands, and that’s because they’re always changing. As you shop, you’ll want to compare the price per ounce, not price per container. That’s because different brands offer different sized packages.
Personally, when it comes to purchasing corn free products, price is the least of my concerns. I choose to prioritize the ingredient sourcing, equipment, and facility.
Also know that as you shop and make choice after choice, the prices are going to vary. I’ve seen one of my two brands vary more than $3 per container over the course of a few months.
Is corn free baking powder better for my health?
Not necessarily. If you have a corn allergy, it’s the only choice. If you stock your kitchen with an organic baking powder that contains corn, that’s non-GMO and all the things, it’s going to have the same health impact as a corn free baking powder (that has clean ingredients as well).
Generally, the only people who really have to be on the lookout for corn in baking powder are those with a corn allergy, corn intolerance, and those following a specific type of restricted diet that eliminates corn.
