Before we moved to France, I never imagined how difficult the simple task of grocery shopping would be. I knew that it would take some patience and translation, but I never even considered the fact that I might not be able to find everyday items – or at least I considered everyday items in the U.S. After many tears and failed attempts, I have finally figured out what’s what and where to find the things I need. I have even managed to locate some of the items that aren’t that common in typical French supermarkets. So I have decided to do a series on what ingredients I buy and where I find them to help other frustrated expats.
Today’s Topic: Baking Items
All-Purpose Flour = Farine de Blé Type 55
All-Purpose Flour = Farine de Blé Type 55
Baking Powder = Levure Chimique
Baking Soda = Biocarbonate Alimentaire
Yeast = Levure Boulanger
Sugar = Sucre en Poudre
Brown Sugar = Sucre Vergeoise
Powdered Sugar = Sucre Glace
Other posts in this series:
Cooking and Baking Ingredients in France: Part 1 (Baking)
Cooking and Baking Ingredients in France: Part 2 (Cooking)
Further Resources:
Ingredients for American Baking in Paris
Thanksgiving Paris – American Groceries in Paris (& now online)
My American Market – Online Shop for American Goods in Europe
Last Updated on January 8, 2021 by Melissa Belanger
