Encapsulated Baking Powder What is Encapsulated Baking Powder? Encapsulated baking powder is a release-on-demand chemical leavening system. It's micro-compartments of baking powder (core) surrounded by a coating (wall). By creating this barrier, the entrapped material is prevented from dissolving prematurely in the dough or batter, thus allowing optimal leavening control and dough/batter [...]