Name two constituents of baking powder

Two constituents of baking powder are sodium bicarbonate and an acid such as monocalcium phosphate (or cream of tartar).

Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent. It typically consists of:

• A base: usually sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• An acid: such as monocalcium phosphate or cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) which reacts with the base when wet. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Often a filler or buffer like cornstarch to keep it dry and stable. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}