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Alsa Baking Powder Sachets 8 x 11 g

Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A small-format pick for anyone following a French recipe that calls for a sachet of levure chimique rather than a teaspoon measure.

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ASIN: B014JFAGOQModel: 149823Category: Baking Powder

Overview

This is a French-labeled Alsa product sold as eight small sachets totaling about 11g (0.39oz) net weight, each meant to be used one per recipe rather than measured out with a spoon.

The French title uses the word Levure, but the product attributes describe it plainly as baking powder for cakes, the same category as Alsa's other cake baking powder. In French baking, a packet of levure chimique is the standard way a recipe calls for baking powder, distinct from yeast despite the similar-sounding name.

  • 8 sachets, about 11g total
  • Alsa brand, French import
  • Single-serve sachet format
  • One packet suits one cake recipe

Who it's for

Suits bakers following a French recipe that specifies a sachet of Alsa baking powder and who are comfortable with French-language packaging. Not the choice for anyone wanting a large everyday supply or English instructions on the box.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Pre-portioned sachets remove guesswork
  • Small pack size matches one-sachet-per-recipe use
  • Long-running French Alsa brand
Cons
  • Very small total net weight for regular bakers
  • Packaging and instructions are in French only

Performance notes

Sold as single-use sachets rather than a scoopable tub, the format is built around French baking habits where a recipe calls for one packet rather than a weighed dose, so there is no measuring step per cake.

Specifications

BrandAlsa
Model149823

Frequently asked questions

Is this yeast or baking powder?

Despite the French word Levure in the title, the attributes describe it as baking powder for cakes, the same category as Alsa's other cake baking powder.

How many sachets are included?

Eight sachets.

Is the packaging in English?

No, it is imported from France with French labeling.