Corn allergy is one form of food allergy that appears more prevalent than originally thought. Reports from the late 1950s suggested that corn allergy occurred in 0.16-30% of food allergy patients and were thought to be due to the sugars in corn.1 Surveys in countries such as Pakistan and Mexico revealed that corn allergies [...]
The need for sustainable and eco-conscious food businesses has never been more clear. Food production alone is currently responsible for 26% of greenhouse gases, up 8% since 1990. Consumers have been taking action to do their part—65% in fact look for products to help them live a more sustainable life and 54% try to [...]
Corn Bread Muffins Ingredients ½ C All purpose flour ¾ C Yellow cornmeal 1½ tsp Baking powder ¼ tsp Salt ½ tsp Ground cayenne pepper ½ tsp Ground ginger 1 tsp Ground cinnamon 4 tbsp Butter ½ C Buttermilk ½ C Honey 1 Egg For Spicy Honey Butter: 2 tbsp [...]
Brought to you by the Tortilla Industry Association If you’re part of the tortilla industry, you know what a great time it is to be in this business. Tortillas are the fastest growing sector of the baking industry, so as a producer there’s plenty of opportunity to pursue! But things change fast in today’s business [...]
Consumers care about what’s on their label, and regulation has been following the trend. Along with other label-changes coming up next year, there is a focus on bioengineered food. Starting in January 2020, bioengineered foods must be disclosed on the label. The Bioengineered Food Disclosure Labeling (NBFDS or Standard) law was passed in 2016, with [...]
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 [...]
Tortillas Tortillas are flat, thin, light-colored, round breads, made from corn or wheat. Depending on the region, they may vary in size from 6-30 cm. Along with tacos, burritos and enchiladas, they are considered a staple food for most people in Mexico and Central America. In the U.S., wheat flour tortillas [...]
Masa Also known as Corn Flour What is Masa? Masa is a dough made from ground corn that has been cooked in alkali. The wet masa dough is dried and ground, resulting in corn masa flour or masa harina. Masa is a staple food for many Latin Americans including individuals of Mexican [...]
Non-GMO Ingredients What are Non-GMO Ingredients? Non-GMO or GMO-free ingredients are from crops that have not been genetically altered using novel genetic engineering or DNA manipulation techniques. These modifications are different from traditional cross-breeding or hybridization. GMOs are found extensively in major crops grown in the United States, such as: Corn Soy [...]
Starch What is Starch? Starch is a carbohydrate found in many plants and is a large part of the human diet. It is a polysaccharide, with an abundance of glucose molecules. Whether in its original form, or as one of its derivatives, starch has a variety of uses in the food industry, [...]
