Lecithin: The Clean Label Emulsifier
If you have looked into or tried baking with a clean label, you know one of the challenges is finding a suitable emulsifier. May I suggest, lecithin? With natural, organic, and non-GMO lecithin products on the market, it’s easy to fit the requirements of a clean label. This is because lecithin is found naturally in [...]
Learn Your Own Way at the BAKERpedia Academy
Improving your craft and knowledge is how you’ll improve your career, product and business in the baking industry. But it can be hard to do when you're busy doing your job. Plus, everyone learns differently. So, that's why we built the BAKERpedia Academy. So what’s your learning style? Online: take the digital academy! BAKERpedia has [...]
Get a Technological Edge at PROCESS EXPO 2019
In the baking industry, there’s a clear focus on ingredients and formulas. And while these are crucial aspects, processing equipment and technologies can be just as important. Without efficient production lines that take advantage of the latest technology, you’re missing out on changes to improve the overall quality of your product and operations. But what [...]
Baking Better Gluten-free Products
Gluten-free products are currently a major trend in the bakery industry, and will continue to be for years to come. There are two reasons behind this trend: Medical: Gluten intolerances, celiac disease, wheat allergies. Several studies confirm an increase of these health conditions in the population of developed countries in the last years. Newer generations: [...]
Learning to Bake with Rye Flour
If you’re looking to add a splash of flavor to your breads, especially sourdough, rye flour is a great option. But did you know it bakes differently than wheat flour? It’s because of the protein! Rye is high in in gliadin, which is the flowey protein that helps make up gluten. However, there's no glutenin, the elastic part. This [...]
3 Things to Expect with Dough Conditioners
Since their modern form’s arrival to the baking industry in the 1950s, dough conditioners have helped us make better, more reliable dough and products. They cover a pretty wide range of ingredients, from strengtheners to improvers. No matter which ones (or combination of ones) you use, they should be accomplishing three main targets for you. Consistent outcome [...]
A Guide to Reducing Agents in Dough
This blog is part of a series of articles from the Lallemand Baking Update publication. See the full series here. Reducing agents are a type of dough conditioner used to reduce mix time and improve extensibility. They are used in bread to increase bakery throughput and to adjust for flour variation and [...]
Sources of High Fiber in Baking
We talk about fiber a lot here. And for good reason! It’s one of the biggest baking and food trends that just keeps growing. And we find all the sources of high fiber out there fascinating. Because lots of sources of fiber means there’s room for creativity and unique takes to find a solution that works for you [...]
The Benefits of Oat Hull Fiber
Consumers aren’t looking for just healthy food. They want food that tastes good too! So as a baker, it’s up to you to find ingredients (or a combination of ingredients) that can deliver on both. One solution for dietary fiber: oat hulls These are a valuable component of the oat grain and constitute about 30% of [...]
Bakery Consumer Trends: Craft, Ethical Lifestyle and Transparency
What story does your food tell? Consumers today are looking for more than just personal substance from their bakery products. They want to know about the ingredients, process and company behind the food. When it comes to the bigger picture of bakery, pastry and chocolate products, there are a few things that customers value more [...]