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Running Texture Profile Analysis for Baked Goods
Our industry loves talking about food (honestly, who doesn’t?). So, when talking professionally about your product, it’s nice to explain the texture and taste on a scale everyone understands. That’s why we have Texture Profile Analysis (TPA). It began as a trained...
Flaking Out with Sfogliatelle
As bakers, keeping tabs on buzzworthy baked goods is always good for business. Not just for innovation’s sake but also to get an idea of the types of products consumers are looking for. Since our commercial baking community page, Baking Industry Professionals, is...
ASB Announces New Executive Director Ahead of BakingTECH 2023
The American Society of Baking (ASB) announced Kristen Spriggs will be taking on the role of Executive Director. With over 20 years of experience in membership-based organizations, she has a proven track record of creating and supporting communities. Recently, Spriggs...
BAKED in Science EP 72: Empowering Research and the Senegal Bonbon Bouye
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE As food science and technology continue to advance, so do opportunities to elevate nutrition and quality of life for communities. One impactful example of this is indigenizing food science, the process of integrating...
Create a HACCP Plan for Your Bakery
A very important (and hopefully obvious) point for food production: food safety procedures are a top priority. Having clear checks and systems in place can save you a lot of waste and worry in the long run. A great place to get started? ...
Cassava Flour and Starches for Gluten-free Baking
The gluten-free market continues in its popularity, from savory snacks to sweet cakes and everything in between. To produce foods that offer quality taste and texture, bakers rely on a number of wheat flour replacements. One source offering multiple solutions is...
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How to Replace Emulsifiers
With a focus on clean baking and simple ingredient lists, more and more bakers are looking for ways to replace emulsifiers. An emulsifier is a substance that acts as a stabilizer. In systems like oil and water, emulsifiers stabilize two or more immiscible compounds....
Problems and Solutions for High-protein Cookies
Commercial bakers are adding protein. Lots of it. To everything. The high-protein trend is taking off in the baking industry, with consumers looking for added value and nutrition to their food. Baking with extra protein does present its fair share of challenges, but...
Egg Replacement and Vegan L-Cysteine
There are many reasons why bakers today are looking to limit their use of eggs and other ingredients of animal origin. Whether you want to keep an eye on the bottom line or formulate for the vegan bakery trend, replacing these ingredients in baked goods is becoming...
Pretzel Formulation and Trends
A long time favorite snack, pretzels have been around for centuries. And thanks to recent health trends, many consumers perceive pretzels as a healthier snack compared to many available alternatives. Another factor contributing to the potential growth of the pretzel...
BAKED in Science EP 71: Possibilities in 3D Food Printing
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Sponsored by J&K Ingredients. Creativity has always been a fundamental part of food. The industry is constantly looking for ways to build something groundbreaking and eye-catching from simple ingredients. What’s...
Measuring Dough Rheology
Are you looking for ways to improve your quality control, bakers? No matter the finished product, all bakery products come in an infinite variety of shapes, sizes, compositions, textures, tenderness, colors, and tastes. That’s why it’s crucial to use the correct type...
BAKED in Science EP70: Add Protein, Hold the Gluten
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE BAKED In Science · EP70: Add Protein, Hold the Gluten Sponsored by Enzyme Innovation. Developing products for the healthy food market has become so much more than adjusting fat or sugar levels. The rising demand for high protein,...
Leavening Solutions from Innophos
Did you know that the concept of leavening agents is as old as bread itself? It’s true, and there’s evidence of leavened bread going as far back as ancient Egypt. At IBIE, I stopped by the Innophos booth to speak to Emma Hu, Scientist for Food & Bakery...
