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BAKED in Science EP91: Less Shortening, More Foldability
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Shortening is a commonly used ingredient in commercial baking, which helps produce moist and soft baked goods. However, this ingredient can come coupled with challenges such as off-flavors, rising costs, and not appealing to...
The Tech-Forward Approach for Optimizing Hamburger Bun Production
The Tech-Forward Approach for Optimizing Hamburger Bun Production Maximizing yield while maintaining excellence, especially on high-speed hamburger bun lines, requires systems that factor in efficiency, quality, and safety. With increasing market demands, bakeries are...
Festive Bakes and Seasonal Treats
Festive Bakes and Seasonal Treats The holiday season is a time of joy, community, and, best of all, delicious treats that awaken our nostalgia. Seasonal treats offer commercial bakers a prime opportunity to excite customers, boost sales, and stay competitive. Whether...
Innophos
Innophos is passionate about manufacturing essential ingredients, chelated minerals and innovative specialty phosphates to improve quality of life. Forward thinking and people centric at heart, we aim to create value in everything we do. Versatile by nature, we...
Pastries and Pies are on the Rise
Pastries and Pies are on the Rise Market trends offer unique opportunities for bakers to innovate and expand their reach. However, mastering processing techniques and understanding key ingredients are crucial to thriving in growing segments, including pastries, pies,...
How Objective Data Can Improve Your Bakery’s Quality Control
How Objective Data Can Improve Your Bakery's Quality Control Quality control is a necessary step in the production process for bakeries around the globe. Today's industrial baking demands precision, consistency, and efficiency to maximize yield and assure consistency....
Indulgent Baking with Simplified Ingredient Labels
Indulgent Baking with Simplified Ingredient Labels The demand for indulgent treats with simple and transparent ingredients has been increasing steadily in recent years. While many consumers are not overly health-conscious when enjoying baked goods, they still seek...
BAKED in Science EP90: Innovation in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Processes
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Quality control for ingredients and raw materials is an important part of the production process for bakeries of all sizes. From flour quality to moisture, protein, and ash, there are a myriad of factors that can affect the...
Bring Snickerdoodles to Life with Vanilla Powder
Bring Snickerdoodles to Life with Vanilla Powder Crafting consistent, high-quality bakery products demands an understanding of the right ingredients and formulations. In the search for that perfect flavor profile, particularly for a crowd-favorite like Snickerdoodle...
Navigating the FDA’s Push for Sodium Reduction in Baking
Navigating the FDA's Push for Sodium Reduction in Baking The FDA's recent efforts to reduce sodium intake across the food industry by 20% represent a significant shift that bakers should be watching. While the initiative focuses on overall...
Gluten-Free Baking Made Easy
Gluten-Free Baking Made Easy The gluten-free trend has shown no signs of slowing down in recent years. This bakery trend surged in popularity, driven by a combination of health awareness, dietary preferences, and the need to cater to individuals with celiac disease....
Improving Your Bakery Products with Mold Inhibitors
Improving Your Bakery Products with Mold Inhibitors Microbial spoilage of bakery products is a common concern among bakeries worldwide. Given finished products just out of the oven are microorganism-free, the post-bake environment, airborne...
Take Your Tortillas to the Next Level!
Take Your Tortillas to the Next Level! Taco Tuesdays are certainly a sign of the times! Tortillas and wraps have carved out a substantial niche in the baking and food industries within the last twenty years. With their growing popularity across the globe, fueled by...
Opportunities in Gluten-Free Baking
Opportunities in Gluten-Free Baking In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial baking, gluten-free products have surged in popularity, presenting both challenges and opportunities for bakers. With the gluten-free market in the United States valued at nearly $13...
Empowering the Global Baking Industry
Empowering the Global Baking Industry Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for the success of bakers today. That’s where BAKERpedia comes into the picture, serving as a pillar of knowledge and support for bakers across the globe. Through an array of technical...
