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baking powder
Gluten-free baking powders are widely available. You can use them as a raising agent for cakes, biscuits, scones, desserts and pastry and tarts.
related recipes: chocolate and hazelnut brownies,
corn bread,
the ultimate gluten-free & dairy-free chocolate cake,
raspberry and rosewater cupcakes,
chocolate birthday cake,
cherry pierelated ingredients: bicarbonate of soda
agar-agarAgar agar is made from a seaweed in Japan and is an excellent vegetarian alternative to gelatine.
baking powderGluten-free baking powders are widely available.
bicarbonate of sodaUse this as a raising agent when you’re looking for a gentler version to baking powder.
egg-replacerThere are various products available to replace eggs in certain recipes.
fish sauceThis is a classic base ingredient for most Thai recipes, including curries and stir-fries.
gelatineVegetarian gelatines are widely available and they're gluten-, wheat- and dairy-free.
guar gumAlthough classed as an E number (E412), guar gum is a natural product.
mirinMirin is a staple ingredient for Japanese cooking.
misoYou can use miso instead of salt to add flavour to stews, soups and sauces.
shrimp pasteThis might be a little hard to find but it’s well worth the trek.
stock powderIt’s easy to find gluten-, wheat-, yeast- and dairy-free stock powder.
tamari soy sauceThis is a wonderful alternative to ordinary soy sauce, as it is gluten-free and wheat-free.
xanthum gumUse this for baking cakes, cookies, biscuits, pastry and bread to make them less crumbly and far less likely to fall apart.