The popularity of of high fiber products is a great reason to add dietary fiber to your baked goods. Did you know that cellulose is a source of fiber? At just 2%, you can make a fiber claim, without any undesirable flavor or tastes. It does especially well in low-calorie and gluten-free products. How does it [...]
Inclusions What are Inclusions? Inclusions are small variegates added to foods and bakery formulations to impart unique textures, flavors, colors or other desirable properties. They are available as slices, flakes, nuggets, pellets or other forms. Examples of inclusions include: Dried fruit pieces Chocolate and confectionery chunks Unique grains and seeds Crunchy nuts [...]
Flavors What are Flavors? Flavors are the entire range of sensations we perceive when we eat a food: taste, aroma, tactile and to some extent kinesthetic, temperature and pain sensations. Whether present naturally or added to baked goods, they are one of the largest single factors affecting our choice to purchase an [...]
Macaron What is a Macaron? Macarons are a type of cookie that has become popular worldwide. It refers to the French or Parisian egg white foam-based cookie. This cookie is the French take on the original macaroon (hence the name macaron).1 Macarons are small, delicate and meringue-based cookies. They have a crunchy [...]
Fruit isn't found much in the baking industry, unless we’re talking fillings and pies. But did you know that it can be used as an organic solution to fight mold? That’s right! Acids found in some fruits can reduce the pH in dough, helping in areas like flavor, color and nutritional profile. Here are a [...]
Malic Acid Also known as alpha hydroxy organic acid, hydroxybutanoic acid or hydroxysuccinic acid What is Malic Acid? Malic acid is one type of dicarboxylic acid and is the predominant acid in apples and other fruits. It is a multifunctional food additive that is used in the following food and beverage categories: [...]
Maraschino Cherries What Are Maraschino Cherries? Maraschino cherries are cherries that have been preserved, colored and intensely sweetened. They are typically packed in marasca liqueur and flavored with almond or mint oils. These cherries are popular toppings for ice creams and cocktails as well as garnishings for cakes, cookies, cupcakes and pastries.1 [...]
Sodium Metabisulfite Also known as E223, Na2S2O5 or SMS What is Sodium Metabisulfite? Sodium metabisulfite, or simply SMS, is a reducing agent commonly added to cracker and tortilla doughs that use stronger wheat flours. SMS is also used as a preservative for baked goods, wine, dried fruit, and jams due to its [...]
