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Trader Joe's Baking Powder Double Acting 8.1 Oz (Pack of 2)

Contains cornstarch

This baking powder has three listed ingredients and is aluminum free. It contains cornstarch.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo gums or thickenersContains corn
$39.99 8.1 oz · lowest price at Matilda Co
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
0caloriesPer serving · 1/8 tsp (0.6g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
55mg
Saturated fat
—
From the product label
Ingredients: Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch
77 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesMedium confidence · Scored on 7 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%90
Processing · counts 20%80
Sourcing · counts 10%50
Transparency · counts 20%65
Why it scores 77
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 90 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 80 · Three simple ingredients, including cornstarch as a refined carrier
Sourcing 50 · No ingredient origin or sourcing claims are stated
Transparency 65 · Complete three-ingredient list; no sourcing details
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−10 for added phosphates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Monocalcium Phosphate Sodium Bicarbonate Cornstarch
3 ingredients 1 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives1 additive · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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