If you care about the quality of your batter or dough, then it makes sense you would want to care about the quality of your wheat flour. But what exactly makes a flour quality? Well, it all comes down to what you're baking, and what the desired result is. But first things first, you have to [...]
Are you afraid of touching L-Cysteine because you've heard it's from duck feathers? Well, that's one source, traditionally. But now, you have an alternative—a vegan source! More on that later. But first, here's what it offers to the dough. Reducing agents are key for high speed bread production. They help weaken the dough and [...]
Wheat flour constitutes over 50% of bread formulas and about 25% of cake formulas. So controlling the quality of this key ingredient is essential. It's quality related to breadmaking performance is usually determined by: Protein content: Protein quantity in the wheat kernel is mainly dependent on cultivar, soil type, soil nutrients and crop climate [...]
Celiac or Coeliac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that triggers a negative response following gluten ingestion. Despite few similarities in gastrointestinal manifestations, celiac disease should not be confused with wheat allergy which is an immune (different from autoimmune) disorder characterized by the production of specific immunoglobulin E (IgE). Celiac disease occurs in persons [...]
You use protein to bulk up. So does your bread, in the form of gluten. This storage protein unique to wheat, rye and triticale is a reserve of amino acids. Thanks to its elastic, viscous and extensible properties, gluten gives bread its springy texture and allows dough to stretch. It also provides texture, stabilization, flavor and dough strength. [...]
Looking for easy access to affordable, online certified bakery training courses? Here's a solution to train your employees in the bakery. BAKERpedia has a series of paid courses that go in-depth into the science of baking, training you to tackle all the essential ingredients and processes. We’ve designed a number of learning paths for specific [...]
Since 2020, the baking industry has seen its fair share of changes, shake ups, and pivots due to the pandemic. Even now as the world makes its way to a new normal, the effects of the last year and half are still impacting bakers around the world. In this BAKED in Science episode, your [...]
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 [...]
If you’re looking to add a splash of flavor to your breads, especially sourdough, rye flour is a great option. But did you know it bakes differently than wheat flour? It’s because of the protein! Rye is high in in gliadin, which is the flowey protein that helps make up gluten. However, there's no glutenin, the elastic part. [...]
You have probably heard us mention water absorption more than once. That’s because it’s such an important piece in dough production, no matter what you’re baking. Water absorption influences parameters in baking and bread such as: Loaf volume Fracture stress of bread crumb Bread yield Machinability Proofing Final products attributes Shelf life How does water absorption work? [...]
