First, the composition is different

Baking powder: The main components of baking powder are sodium bicarbonate and tartaric acid.

Yeast powder: The ingredients of yeast powder include starch, molasses, monosodium glutamate, alcohol and yeast.

Second, the production process is different

Baking powder: Baking powder is made by mixing carbonate and solid acid compounds.

Yeast powder: Yeast powder is made of carbohydrates such as starch, molasses, monosodium glutamate, alcohol and other high-concentration organic waste liquid as main raw materials, and yeast is cultured by liquid ventilation, and yeast body is separated from its fermentation mash and dried.

Third, the fermentation principle is different

Baking powder: When carbonate in baking powder comes into contact with water and acid, carbon dioxide is generated and released, which can play the role of fluffy food.

Yeast powder: Yeast powder is a large amount of carbon dioxide gas produced by active microbial yeast in dough, which plays the role of fluffy food.

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