30 11, 2021

Leavening Agent

Leavening Agent What is Leavening Agent? A leavening agent is an ingredient whose main function is the production, inclusion, and entrapment of gas (air or CO2) in a dough or batter. One obvious function of leavening agents is the expansion of dough or batter to produce a volume increase which improves product [...]

2 08, 2021

Vinegar

Vinegar Also known as acetic acid or ethanoic acid What is Vinegar? Vinegar is a sour-tasting liquid used as a leavening agent, pH regulator, acidulant, preservative, antimicrobial agent and dough improver.1,2 Molasses and alcohols from cereals, grains, and fruits are the basic substrates for making vinegars. The production process depends on the [...]

15 06, 2021

Self-rising Flour

Self-rising Flour What is Self-rising Flour? Self-rising flour is all-purpose white flour with added baking powder and, sometimes, salt. This category of flour is very practical for home bakers who are getting started with cakes and muffin preparations or just don’t have enough time to start a recipe from scratch. Self-rising flour [...]

27 11, 2019

Fumaric Acid

Fumaric Acid Also known as 2-butene-dioic acid trans What is Fumaric Acid? Fumaric acid is an organic acid found widely in nature. It is a colorless, odorless, crystalline powder with tart-fruity taste. The least expensive food acidulant, it’s a clean label food additive used in beverages, baked goods, confections and dessert mixes [...]

19 09, 2019

Crackers

Crackers What are Crackers? Crackers are baked goods characterized by their low moisture content, hard bite and long shelf-life, compared to bread and buns. They come in an infinite variety of shapes, colors, flavors, textures and composition. As with other baked goods such as cookies and English biscuits, crackers have a low [...]

24 05, 2019

Muffins

Muffins What are Muffins? A muffin is a chemically-leavened, batter-based bakery product. It’s formulation is somewhere in between a low-ratio cake and quick bread. Muffin batter is typically deposited or placed into deep, small cup-shaped pan before baking. This gives the finished product a special “cupcake” or “mushroom-like” shape.1,2 Characteristics of muffins [...]

24 04, 2019

Batter Mixing

Batter Mixing What is Batter Mixing? Batter mixing is a process in which basic cake ingredients are mixed to form a smooth, aerated and semi-fluid mass that can be poured or deposited into pans. Batter mixing is quite different from dough mixing. This is because the water, fat, sugar and egg levels [...]

15 04, 2019

Keto Baking

Keto Baking What is Keto Baking? Keto baking is the making of bread and other baked goods by replacing wheat flour with low-carbohydrate sources and other functional ingredients. It is practiced by individuals following the strict low-carb ketogenic diet. Keto baking demands the use of alternative ingredients and processing methods. The corresponding [...]

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