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Flour: Lively and Complex Cookies, crackers, noodles, tortillas, cakes, buns, sandwich breads, flat bread, wafers, baguettes, and so on…. No matter the finished product, all bakery products come in an infinite variety of shapes, sizes, composition, texture,...
How to Put a Stop to Mold
No one likes to deal with mold. That’s why bakers work so hard to stop it before it shows up. But sometimes it’s about working smarter instead of harder. Mold is an opportunistic living microorganism that feeds on organic matter. It can live in almost any ecosystem or...
BAKED in Science Ep 48: 9 Baking Questions & Answers
At BAKERpedia, we hear a lot of questions from bakers. And like most questions, we find that a lot of other people are wondering the same thing. That’s why we spend time each week answering questions on social media and our forum. A few questions keep coming up. So in...
Adding Natural Flavor with Onions
Did you know that taste is one of the top factors consumer look at when buying food? They are looking for a big flavor punch that creates a tasteful experience. However, they are also looking for natural baked goods. An ingredient can do both? Onions! Not only are...
IFC Solutions
IFC Solutions is a manufacturer, distributor and contract blender of high quality specialty ingredients and processing aids serving the food, confectionery, cosmetic, personal care and nutraceutical industries. Products for the baking industry include:...
How to Optimize Cooling Lines with Thermal Profiling
The cooling process allows the bread loaf to reach optimum slicing temperature and achieve moisture equilibration between the crumb and the crust. However, sealing in visible moisture condensation on the packaging is not a desirable way to ship product. Thermal...
The Role of Mono and Diglycerides in Baking
These surfactants are the go-to emulsifier for commercial baking. Mono and Diglycerides are glycerol molecules with one or two fatty acids attached via interesterification. The result is a multi-functional ingredient. What do they do in baked goods? Improve loaf...
An Innovative Solution for Healthy, Heat-stable Icing
Reliable icing or frosting is key to the shelf life and desirability of baked goods. The shelf life must be as good as whatever is underneath it, and its appearance must remain appetizing and intact. If you are trying to improve the nutritional profile to address the...
How To Find and Bake With a DATEM Replacement
You want to make a clean-label product. But you also need reliable loaf volume, fine crumb structure and dough extensibility. You need a DATEM replacement. Thankfully, food scientists are making that an easier ask than it used to be. Replacements are on the market...
Hot Trend: Plant Protein in Baking
Update from SHIFT20 Plant protein in food and baking has been building steam. It’s appealing for consumers who care about their health, the welfare of animals, the environment, and sustainability. Now, new innovations and products are making them even more mainstream....
How Society is Shaping Food Trends
Update from SHIFT20 The annual IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) trade show moving completely online is just one sign of a shift happening in the food and baking industry. The virtual conference focused on other shifts the industry is seeing—formulations,...
The Smarter Future of Food Safety
Update from SHIFT20 Where is the culture and technology of food safety headed? The FDA released their New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint on July 13th. At the virtual SHIFT20 show hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), FDA Deputy Commissioner for...
The Science Behind Cultured Wheat
Let's dive into the science of cultured wheat for a minute. Thanks to fermentation, an ordinary wheat takes on extraordinary powers, becoming a natural mold inhibitor and shelf life extender! So here are three ways science makes this form of wheat awesome: 1....
5 Ways for Advertising in the Baking Industry
Showcasing your brand to bakers and food producers doesn't have to be limited to trade shows and conferences. Effectively marketing and advertising to the baking industry means getting out in front digitally. It’s no secret that customers are spending time online. So...
Have You Tried Baking with Oat Hull Fiber?
Oats may be popular for their milk at the moment. So why should you bake with oat hull fiber? There’s more than one reason! One is that it can add some key functionality to your formula. It also has excellent adhesive, absorbent and textural qualities. However, it's...
