Is this baking soda aluminum-free?

The package does not make an aluminum-free claim. The only listed ingredient is sodium bicarbonate, but the brand does not market it as aluminum-free.

Yes. Bob's Red Mill states it is tested and confirmed gluten free, and the bag is Non-GMO Project Verified and kosher pareve.

How much baking soda is in the bag?

One pound, or 454 grams, which is about 454 quarter-teaspoon servings.

Can I use it for cleaning as well as baking?

Yes. It is plain sodium bicarbonate, so it works for deodorizing, scrubbing and washing produce as well as for baking.

How should I store it?

Keep the bag sealed and store it in a cool, dry place. The resealable top helps keep moisture out.

How does it compare with grocery-store baking soda?

It is the same sodium bicarbonate, but it comes in a resealable bag with gluten-free and Non-GMO verification. It costs more than basic store brands.

Where is the Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda 454g cheapest?

At Vitacost.com, for $3.29, 31% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda 454g?

Buyers like: Good quality and quantity for the value; Resealable packaging keeps baking soda fresh; Works well for baking: fluffier cakes, pancakes, muffins and cookies. Common complaints: One reviewer received an expired product with poor taste; More expensive than regular grocery-store baking soda.

Where can I buy the Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda 454g?

4 stores we checked sell it, including iHerb, Vitacost.com, PureFormulas.com, Walmart.

Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda 454g Price History: $3.29 at Vitacost.com

What reviewers say

Buyers call it a reliable, good-value baking soda that bakes well and stays fresh in the resealable bag. Complaints center on the higher cost than store brands and one report of an expired bag with off taste.

What people mention

Baking resultsPraisedBuyers say it gives cakes, pancakes, muffins and cookies a light, fluffy rise.
PackagingPraisedThe resealable bag is said to keep the baking soda fresh between uses.
ValueMixedBuyers call the quantity good for the value but note it costs more than grocery-store baking soda.
FreshnessCriticisedOne reviewer received an expired bag with an off taste.
CertificationsMixedShoppers like the gluten-free and Non-GMO verification but note the package does not claim aluminum-free.

From Vitacost.com

Resealable package
Gluten free
Non-GMO Project Verified
Kosher Pareve
Extracted by a simple water process using no chemicals
Offers a light texture and tender crumb to baked goods

Sizes: 16 oz (454 g)
Materials: Sodium bicarbonate.
Sizing: Minimum purchase quantity: 2.
Care: Keeps best sealed for freshness. Store in a cool, dry place.
Guarantee: 100% Authentic: products sourced directly from brands or authorized distributors, no third-party resellers, stored and shipped in conditions that ensure quality
Packs: Minimum purchase quantity: 2.
In the box: Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda, 16 oz (454 g)

About the Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda 454g

Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda is a baking essential made of a single ingredient, sodium bicarbonate. It is extracted by a simple water process that uses no chemicals. The package is resealable.

In baking, it gives a light texture and a tender crumb. It can be used in pancakes, cookies, cakes, muffins and biscuits. It is tested and confirmed gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified and Kosher Pareve.

For best freshness, keep the package sealed and store it in a cool, dry place.