Are you allergic to something, or is it a food intolerance? Many people experience abnormal reactions after consuming foods that are typically harmless to the human body. These reactions can vary greatly in their severity ranging from mild discomfort and abdominal pain to chronic fatigue, severe rashes, difficulty breathing and in extreme cases anaphylaxis [...]
Allergens What are Food Allergens? A food allergen is a protein that triggers a physical reaction (sometimes severe or even fatal) in a person with that food allergy. The proteins that cause allergic reactions occur naturally in the food, and are not a contaminant. Unlike many pathogens, allergens cannot be removed through [...]
Food and drink manufacturing is the largest industrial sector in the UK, and the bakery sub-sector represents 24% of that workforce. In such a busy industry, bakeries often have early starts and late finishes, with non-stop work in between. Health and safety standards can sometimes slip, but they shouldn’t. Here are five tips to ensure [...]
Traditionally made breads undergoing a long fermentation allowed enough time for naturally occurring enzymes in wheat flour to break down the starches into sugars. With today’s faster pace and higher demand for bread many commercial bakeries utilize the catalytic power of enzymes to improve the texture of bread and extend shelf life. Enzymes can be [...]
