Bakewell Cream is a variety of baking powder developed by Bangor, Maine chemist Byron H. Smith in response to a shortage of cream of tartar in the U.S. during World War II. It is sold throughout the U.S., but is most popular in the state of Maine.
The current manufacturer, the New England Cupboard, is the successor to Byron Smith's original company. Their Bakewell-related products include the original baking powder in several varieties and a biscuit mix, all sold through several channels under the "Bakewell Cream" label. All varieties include acid sodium pyrophosphate, which was Byron Smith's original unique ingredient; those sold as "baking powder" also include sodium bicarbonate.
References
- Hale, John (1986-03-19). "Bangor firm introduces new biscuit mix". Bangor Daily News. p. 20. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
- McGarrigle, Dale (2009-08-11). "He's into the mix". BDN Maine Business. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
- "About us". The New England Cupboard. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
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