How do you determine the overall quality and consistency of baked goods? Bread quality analysis takes into account factors such as taste, appearance, texture, and mouthfeel to provide a quantifiable score for quality. Consistent monitoring of product quality is vital for manufacturing a desirable product. Two methods the food industry uses are subjective and [...]
Small businesses have a big role to play in the baking industry. They’re drivers of innovative ideas and products that further food production. They offer a personalized and customized approach to customers. What they may lack in size, they make up in creativity and adaptability. Here at BAKERpedia, we’re proud to work with a [...]
Did you know that a significant part of how good bakery products taste is actually how they smell and look? Bakers hoping to improve or scale up their production should always be on the search for ways to add more visual appeal and flavor to baked goods. During the Baking Expo in September, I [...]
Today’s consumers want healthier products that are simple to understand and use more familiar ingredients. Consequently, clean label is a growing trend in the baking industry and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. During the Baking Expo in September, I caught up with E.B. Russell, Business Development Manager, and Gideon Butler-Smith, Technical Service [...]
Between labor shortages, rising prices, and ingredient shortages, bakers today have enough to worry about before they even start baking. Therefore, during the baking process, any solutions that can increase yield and improve functionality are incredibly valuable. At IBIE in Las Vegas, I got the chance to speak to Andrea Sousa, Director of Sales, [...]
Artisan bread is gaining popularity with the increasing health-based claims over conventional bread. In addition, the clean label, authenticity, and sensorial creativity are boosting this trend even further. To make sure you're baking a quality and consistent product, make sure you're using the correct kind of flour, and paying attention to the quality. Hard [...]
Prior to this year’s Baking Expo, I mentioned that I was excited to see plenty of innovative bakery solutions. Well, I can say that the show certainly did not disappoint. At IBIE, I had the chance to speak to Paul Bakus, President, and Jaina Wald, Vice President of Marketing at Puratos North America to [...]
I know I’m not the first to say that baking is an art and that, alongside the creation of delicious baked goods, it can also ignite the imagination. At this year’s Baking Expo, one of the booths where bakers really got carried away (in a good way) by their imagination was AB Mauri’s London [...]
For bakers hoping to reduce product loss and achieve an optimal finished product, measuring temperature and collecting data during the bakeout phase is vital. Last month, at the Baking Expo in Las Vegas, I got the opportunity to speak with Mark Waterman, Product Manager at ECD BakeWATCH, about the company’s flagship thermal profiler, its [...]
Are you looking to improve quality control on your production lines? You should know that data is an important part of the equation. Fortunately, there are solutions on the market which offer objective data analysis. At IBIE 2022, I interviewed Sales Manager, Steve Pike, about the latest software version of the C-Cell and how [...]
