26 07, 2021

Cultured Wheat: The Natural Preservative

Cultured wheat is a powerful ingredient for any baker's toolbox. Here is a strong preservative that is natural, allowing you to have a solid shelf life without chemicals like sorbates or benzoates. Here’s why you should bake with cultured wheat: Texture-building Anti-staling Fights bacteria, yeast and molds Natural! How does preserve products? Wheat flour is [...]

21 07, 2020

The Science Behind Cultured Wheat

Let's dive into the science of cultured wheat for a minute. Thanks to fermentation, an ordinary wheat takes on extraordinary powers, becoming a natural mold inhibitor and shelf life extender! So here are three ways science makes this form of wheat awesome: 1. Fermentation Cultured wheat is flour that’s been fermented with Propionibacterium freudenreichii, usually found in cheese and milk production. [...]

29 04, 2019

How to Get a Longer Shelf Life for Cakes, Naturally!

More clean label alternatives are coming out, which is great news for those of you looking to get ahead of the trend. What's the latest solution? A clean-label preservative specifically for cakes and sweet goods! It's SOR-Mate, which is: A fruit and plant extract that has high levels of naturally occurring sorbic acid A [...]

15 03, 2019

Natural Preservatives

Natural Preservatives What are Natural Preservatives? Natural preservatives are additives that slow the growth of spoilage organisms like mold or bacteria in baked goods. They also function to limit changes in color, texture and flavor. As well as being effective, the consumer expects them to be derived from natural sources, such as: [...]

11 12, 2018

BAKED in Science S2E22: BAKERpedia Questions Answered by Dr. Lin and Dr. Debi

Every day we get questions on the BAKERpedia website. With over a thousand visits a day from people all over the world, it’s no surprise! When it comes to the commercial baking industry, there’s a lot of processes and ingredients that have to be just right so the product comes out perfect and delicious—and [...]

30 01, 2018

No Preservatives Added: Cultured Wheat as a Clean Label Mold Inhibitor

While simply adding terms like "organic" and "non-GMO" would seem to serve as a solution to satisfy the masses, the internet has opened up every opportunity for anyone to figure out exactly what is in their food. Achieving a completely “Clean Label” is what companies are striving for and it is up to the ingredients manufacturers to [...]

12 08, 2015

Shelf Life Extension

Shelf Life Extension What is Shelf Life Extension? Shelf life extension is an effort to make food safe for long periods, still keeping its original quality. Baked products beyond their shelf life can become: Stale, firm and dry Less resilient Not as flavorful Unsafe due to microbial growth Advances in bakery processing [...]

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