Question:
I would like to ask on a few items if they are chumetz?
Baking powder
Quinoa
Barley
Pinhead barley
Baking sode
Answer:
Baking powder- needs to be kasher for Pesach
Quinoa- Is controversial among the poskim if it is kitnois or not.
Barley- According to the Star-k, CRC, and others, barley is not processed with water, therefore although we will not eat barley on Pesach, as it has to be prepared with water, it may be sold, nd it is not considered chametz gamur. the same would apply to Pinhead barley.
Baking soda- Is kasher for Pesach, but it should be in a new container, and not one put on your chometz table.
Chag Kasher V’sameach
