Tapioca Flour Also known as tapioca starch What is Tapioca Flour? Tapioca flour is the starchy and fibrous food powder obtained from the roots of cassava plants after a wet and dry milling process. It is used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including: Yeast-leavened (buns, artisan and pan [...]
Almond Flour What is Almond Flour? Almond flour is simply almond nuts that have been ground and sieved to a certain particle size. It is the most widely used nut product and often used to make premium pastries and sweet goods like almond macaroons and Parisian macarons. This flour makes it a [...]
Gluten-free Flours Also known as gluten-free blends What are Gluten-free Flours? Gluten-free flours or blends are dry mixes that can replace or substitute gluten in bakery products such as bread, pizza, cookies, pasta or cakes. They rely on a proper balance of components that resemble as much as possible the functionality and [...]
Gluten-free Certification What is Gluten-free Certification? Gluten-free certification is a document which indicates the successful meeting and implementation of a certain set of criteria established by a third-party certification (TPC) agency/body regarding the manufacture of “free-from-gluten-products.” The process involves the completion of a series of plant audits and laboratory data analysis. An [...]
Sorghum What is Sorghum? Different varieties of sorghum range in color from white and pale yellow to deep red, purple and brown. Sorghum is used as a feed for cattle and poultry, as well as human consumption. It is often the only source of energy and protein in some parts of Africa [...]
Faba Beans What are Faba Beans? Faba beans (Vicia faba) are a pulse crop in the pea family. They are utilized for human food and livestock feed. The dried seeds are cooked, canned, frozen, roasted as snacks, or ground into flour.1 High-protein breads can be made by adding up to 20% faba [...]
Gluten-free Cookies What are Gluten-free Cookies? Gluten-free cookies are sweet, flat baked pieces that are made with gluten-free grains so that the finished product contains less than 20 ppm gluten. They help consumers who suffer from celiac disease, gluten allergies or experience gluten intolerances.1 Types of gluten-free cookies include: Chocolate chip cookies [...]
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 [...]
