Frying Fats Also known as frying oils or frying shortenings What are Frying Fats? Frying fats represent the cooking or heat transfer medium in which bakery products such as yeast-raised and cake doughnuts are processed. Frying fats are partially responsible for the unique and characteristic flavor, aroma and texture of fried bakery [...]
Yeast Donuts Also known as yeast-raised or fermented doughnuts What are Yeast Donuts? Yeast donuts are fried bakery products that are yeast-leavened, unlike traditional donuts that are chemically-leavened with baking powder and made with a cake batter. The unique characteristics of donuts are their traditional ring shape and the method of frying [...]
Donut What are Donuts? A donut, also called doughnut, is a kind of fried dough confectionery. Donuts are typically ring shaped with a hole in the middle. Bakers also make oval shaped donuts, which are often filled with custards or fruit preserves. The most popular type of donut is a circular one [...]
Emulsifiers are the key for oil and water to work together. It’s mixing 101: oil and water don’t mix. Thankfully, we have emulsifiers to stabilize surface tension AND to serve as a dough conditioner as an added bonus. Emulsifiers improve texture and shelf life, and help with crumb and color, among other things. Optimizing the HLB Different [...]
Pre-gel Starch Also known as cold-water swelling starch or pre-genitalized starch What is Pre-gel Starch? Pre-gel starch is starch that’s precooked and dried to enhance its thickening and water absorption capacity at lower temperatures. The process partially destroys the starch granule and reduces its degree of crystallinity. It is used in ready-to-make [...]
Sorbic Acid What is Sorbic Acid? Sorbic acid is the most common food preservative against molds, bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. It is favored for its organoleptic neutrality, safety, and efficacy in low moisture foods such as cheeses, and bakery.1 Sorbic acid is a carboxylic acid that is slightly soluble in water and [...]
Crumb Analysis What is Crumb Analysis? Crumb analysis is the visual quantification of the sliced surface area of a baked product. This technique is used to observe the internal cellular structure of yeast- and chemically-leavened products to help assess their texture, sensory and eating qualities.1 Main attributes determined by crumb analysis of [...]
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) Also known as omega-3, omega-6 fats What is Polyunsaturated Fat? Polyunsaturated fats are triglycerides of fatty acids that contain more than one double bond (C=C). They occur in liquid form at room temperature. Despite their susceptibility to oxidation, polyunsaturated fats are added to foods and baked products for their [...]
Lard Also known as pork fat What is Lard? Lard is a white, soft fat obtained from pigs. It has a distinctive flavor and unique crystal structure which enhances flakiness in pie crusts. Its high smoke point makes it popular for frying and cooking applications.1 Similar to other fats, lard is a [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup Also known as glucose-fructose syrup or high fructose maize syrup What is High Fructose Corn Syrup? High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a versatile alternative sweetener to sucrose. It is a product of hydrolyzed corn starch and is made up of glucose and fructose units in different ratios.1,2 [...]
