Assertion: baking powder's cornstarch | /r/CapableOf | absorb moisture
Facets:
value: to prevent a reaction
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Commonly cornstarch, potato starch, or another grain-based starch is also added to absorb moisture and to prevent the active ingredients from clumping together.
text: In our recipe for homemade baking powder, the baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is the base while the cream of tartar is the acid and the cornstarch is added to prevent premature activity and absorb the moisture.
text: The cornstarch absorbs moisture to prevent a reaction until you add liquid.
text: Because the base and acid react immediately upon the addition of water, cornstarch is added to absorb the moisture and prevent premature activity.