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Abido Baking Powder 50g
- Halal
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
- Lebanese
Abido Baking Powder is the raising agent found in Lebanese home kitchens - a double-acting blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and corn starch that lifts ka'ak, sfouf, ma'amoul, cakes, muffins and pancakes. Abido Spices has been Lebanon's best-known spice house since 1950 - still family-run, grinding and blending at its own ISO 22000-certified factory in…
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About this product
Abido Baking Powder is the raising agent found in Lebanese home kitchens - a double-acting blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and corn starch that lifts ka'ak, sfouf, ma'amoul, cakes, muffins and pancakes. Abido Spices has been Lebanon's best-known spice house since 1950 - still family-run, grinding and blending at its own ISO 22000-certified factory in Naameh, just south of Beirut.
A handy 50g sachet (around 10 teaspoons) that stays fresh in the foil pack - no half-used tubs going flat in the cupboard.
How to use it
- Cakes & sfouf – Use 1 tsp per 100g flour (about 2 tsp per 200g).
- Ka'ak & ma'amoul – Add 1/2-1 tsp to semolina dough for a lighter crumb.
- Pancakes & muffins – 1 tsp per 100g flour; mix dry ingredients first, then add liquid.
- Batters – A pinch in fritter or falafel batter gives a crisper, airier coating.
Good to know
Is it gluten free?
The ingredients are gluten free (corn starch), but Abido's pack carries a 'may contain wheat' advisory, so we do not label it gluten free.
How much do I use?
1 level teaspoon per 100g of flour is the standard ratio.
Is it the same as bicarbonate of soda?
No - baking powder already contains the acid, so it works with any recipe; bicarb needs an acid such as yoghurt or lemon.
What allergens does it contain?
None listed in the ingredients; Abido's pack states it may contain traces of wheat (gluten), sesame and mustard.
How is it delivered?
Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 from our London warehouse.
- Double-acting raising agent for a reliable, even rise
- Handy 50g sachet - about 10 teaspoons
- The same Abido baking powder used across Lebanon for sfouf, ka'ak and cakes
- Halal, vegan and free from animal ingredients
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45
Ingredients & allergens
- Ingredients
- Raising agents: sodium acid pyrophosphate (E450), sodium bicarbonate (E500); corn starch. (allergens shown in bold capitals). Always check the pack label. Abido packs this product in a facility that also handles wheat (gluten), sesame and mustard, so the pack carries a 'may contain' advisory. If you have a severe allergy, please check the pack label before use.
- Contains
- None of the 14 major allergens declared
- May contain
- Wheat (gluten), sesame, mustard
Ingredients and allergens may change. Always read the label before use.
Product details
- Product
- Baking powder (raising agent)
- Also known as
- Baking powder, raising agent, leavening, باكن باودر
- Brand
- Abido (Abido Co. for Trade & Industry, Beirut, Lebanon - est. 1950)
- Pack size
- 50g black foil sachet (Abido retail pack, Made in Lebanon)
- Form
- Fine powder
- Country of origin
- Lebanon - blended and packed by Abido in Lebanon
- Suitable for
- Vegetarians and vegans
- Halal
- Yes - Abido products are halal (manufacturer displays a halal certificate)
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the sachet (or decant into an airtight jar) after opening.
- Best before
- 2028 or later - exact date printed on each pack (Abido spices carry a 2-year shelf life; we rotate stock)
- Delivery
- Tracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 - dispatched from our London warehouse
Delivery & returns
Tracked UK delivery: Standard £3.99 (usually 3–5 working days), free on orders of £45 or more; Express £6.99 (usually 1–2 working days). Every order is carefully packed and sealed for the journey, then dispatched promptly. If anything isn't right, contact us and we'll put it right. Unopened, undamaged items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
