I would suggest that the amount of baking powder either be reduced or removed. It is a stabilizer as well as acting as a leavening agent though, so perhaps baking soda or cream of tartar could substitute

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The lack of aluminum shouldn't make a big difference in your product

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ChefOno added about 1 year ago

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It's not aluminum per se that can taste bitter but the compound sodium aluminum sulfate that may have a slight aftertaste. It's included in some brands of baking powder to add extra lift during the baking stage. I haven't done any side by side tests myself (yet) but Rose Beranbaum says she substitutes the two types without significant difference in the finished product.

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susan g added about 1 year ago

Both are "double acting" baking powders, which have that 2nd stage, "extra lift" -- I've always used Rumfords or comparable.

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added about 1 year ago

Baking powders with aluminum compounds exist because (1) they work and because (2) there are plenty of people who don't notice or complain about the negative effects on taste. Aluminum-free products also work, so no, you won't be missing anything by opting for them.

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ChefOno added about 1 year ago

Maybe I should have written "extra extra" lift during the baking phase.

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ChefJune added about 1 year ago

I've used Rumford's exclusively for more than 20 years, and have no problem with everything rising as it should.

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