There’s just something extra delicious about bagels. However, there may be some debate on which style is the best (are you in the New York or Montreal camp?). Although the shape stays the same, various styles are available based on: Texture Degree of chewiness Kilning Baking methods What ingredients are key in bagels? Like most bread [...]
Frying What is Frying? Frying is a thermal food process that is widely used in the production of snacks and bakery products. Similar to baking and extrusion, it is used to impart unique textures, flavors and aromas to a variety of foods. Products traditionally made by frying include: French fries Tortilla chips [...]
Mineral Oil Also known as liquid paraffin, food grade mineral oil, or white mineral oil What is Mineral Oil? Mineral oil is a common ingredient with a variety of uses. It has applications in the baking industry, as well as industrially, medically, and in cosmetic products. Food grade mineral oil is safe [...]
Storage and Transportation What is Storage and Transportation (S&T)? Storage and transportation allow food products to reach different stages of the supply chain. S&T are temporary steps that prepare food to be entered into production plants, and to be sent to distribution centers and retail stores (commercialization stage). Foods that can be [...]
Sanitation What is Sanitation? Sanitation must be a top priority for food processing facilities, because it helps protect public health as well as preserve product quality. Countries and localities across the globe have a wide range of sanitary requirements for food processing plants.1 When facilities make a consistent effort to meet sanitation standards, [...]
Physical Foreign Materials What are Physical Foreign Materials? A physical foreign material is anything that does not belong in the food product. These substances can be classified as food safety hazards or quality and consumer complaint issues.1 Some examples of physical foreign materials are: Stones Metals Brittle plastics Wood [...]
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Also known as Food Safety Modernization Act What is the FSMA? The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping reform to the US food safety laws since 1938, the year in which the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) were enacted. The legislation, signed [...]
Environmental Monitoring What is Environmental Monitoring? Environmental monitoring (EM) is a planned sequence of samplings, observations, and measurements used to evaluate the effectiveness of microbiological agents in food processing facilities.1 EM is a key prerequisite program (PRP) that determines whether or not cleaning and sanitation procedures and frequencies are effective.2 The scope of [...]
