There’s a new cereal in town, and it brings some interesting points to the table. It’s called Tritordeum, and it’s an inter-species cross between durum wheat (Triticum durum) and wild barley (Hordeum chilense). The result is: Great nutritional, agronomic and organoleptic properties A more sustainable cereal than wheat Highly-digestible gluten, due to lower amounts [...]
Ancient and heirloom grains are popping up everywhere. While there is plenty of variety and benefits, which ones are hot in the baking industry right now? And what can they offer to products and labels? On this episode I talk with two experts in the field of ancient grains to learn more about this trend. [...]
If there’s anything we’ve learned over the last few years, it’s that baking with the usual wheat flour isn’t the only option. With the popularity of clean label, functional food and ancient grains, we’re getting better at expanding our horizons when it comes to grains and flours. One to try: barley A few highlights of this [...]
Take a close look at flour, and you’ll find a lot of valuable information there. Understanding the makeup of flour gives insight into baking factors such as protein, starch, and moisture. Another key aspect of flour science is analyzing it. Because types and even batches of flour can differ in composition. In this episode of [...]
Malt Also known as Malting What is Malt? Malt is the result of an enzymatic process for germinating grains and allowing them to sprout. Barley is the most commonly malted grain due to its high enzyme content. Other grains such as wheat, rice, oats, millets, corn, rye, sorghum and triticale can be [...]
Ancient Grains What are Ancient Grains? Ancient grains is an umbrella term for grains and pseudocereals not bred or genetically manipulated for many centuries. Consumer interest in “natural” and non-hybridized grains and cereals continues fueling demand for these grains.2 Some producers in the Americas eschew the “ancient” label since these grains have been [...]
Barley What is Barley? Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a flavorful and chewy grain that can be added to breads and other baked goods. It may be hulled or pearled, which can change a product’s final flavor and nutritional profile.1 Barley is a non-GMO crop typically available for culinary use in two forms: [...]
People who are gluten sensitivities avoid wheat, rye and barley. Gluten Sensitivity What is Gluten Sensitivity? Eating products that contain gluten creates physical problems for those with gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The broad aspects of gluten sensitivity include a variety of diagnosis [...]
