Is Baking powder Gluten Free?

Gluten verdict for Baking powder: Check the Label

Check the Label Baking powder

Most baking powder is gluten free, but some use wheaten starch.

AU FSANZ & Coeliac Australia US FDA

Rated against the stricter of the two standards. Compare AU and US rules

Most baking powder is gluten free, but the starch filler is sometimes wheaten cornflour rather than maize, which adds gluten. Check the ingredients or choose one labelled gluten free.

Coeliac Disease

Check the label. Choose a baking powder with maize starch or one marked gluten free.

Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS)

Same as coeliac guidance.

Why Does Baking powder Sometimes Contain Gluten?

Baking powder is bicarbonate of soda plus an acid and a starch filler. The filler is usually maize starch, but some brands use wheaten cornflour, which contains gluten.

Australia vs United States

Australia (FSANZ)

FSANZ requires wheat to be declared. Most Australian baking powder is gluten free, but some use wheaten starch, so check the packet.

United States (FDA)

Most US baking powder uses cornstarch and is gluten free, but check the label.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g · Typical serve: 100 g

Energy218 kJ / 52 kcal

Protein0.0g

Fat, total0.0g

Saturated fat0.0g

Carbohydrate27.7g

Sugars0.0g

Dietary fibre0.2g

Sodium10600mg

Source: USDA FDC. Values are for the generic food in its standard form. Branded products may vary. Always check the product label for the most accurate nutrition information.

What to Watch For

Wheaten cornflour or wheat starch as the filler. Check the ingredient list.

Gluten Free Alternatives

If you need a gluten free substitute, consider: Baking soda, yeast, gluten free leavening agents.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information about gluten content, not medical advice. If you have coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, or a wheat allergy, always consult your doctor or accredited practising dietitian before making dietary changes. Product formulations change. Always read the label.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baking powder gluten free?

Most baking powder is gluten free, but the starch filler is sometimes wheaten cornflour rather than maize, which adds gluten. Check the ingredients or choose one labelled gluten free.

Can coeliacs eat baking powder?

Check the label. Choose a baking powder with maize starch or one marked gluten free.

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How We Verify This

Every food in our database is reviewed against current FSANZ and FDA gluten-free standards. Brand data is verified against manufacturer labelling. We cross-reference with Coeliac Australia ingredient lists and the USDA FoodData Central database. When Australian and US standards differ, we apply the stricter standard.

Sources

FSANZ, Coeliac Australia

Last reviewed: July 2026