To make light cakes, biscuits and muffins which leavening agent is used___________________?

Correct answer: B. Phosphate salts

  • A. Silicoaluminate
  • B. Phosphate salts
  • C. Magnesium carbonate
  • D. All the above

Explanation

Phosphate salts are common chemical leavening agents because they react with bicarbonate to release carbon dioxide, which expands the batter. Silicoaluminates and magnesium carbonate are not the usual answer for light cakes and biscuits.

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