Do we need to be concerned with the ingredients we’re eating and baking with? You may be familiar with the concern over the use of ADA (Azodicarbonamide) in bread. Although the additive is banned in some places, such as the EU, it can be used in the US. Dr. Lin Carson talks with Kristine Sherred [...]
Consumers care about what’s on their label, and regulation has been following the trend. Along with other label-changes coming up next year, there is a focus on bioengineered food. Starting in January 2020, bioengineered foods must be disclosed on the label. The Bioengineered Food Disclosure Labeling (NBFDS or Standard) law was passed in 2016, with [...]
To truly understand flour, you have to start at the root of it—or the wheat kernel that is. In the baking and food industry, there are no shortage of options when it comes to kinds of flour. Each one has specific strengths, weakness, and uses. What flour is right for your product and process? To [...]
Non-GMO Ingredients What are Non-GMO Ingredients? Non-GMO or GMO-free ingredients are from crops that have not been genetically altered using novel genetic engineering or DNA manipulation techniques. These modifications are different from traditional cross-breeding or hybridization. GMOs are found extensively in major crops grown in the United States, such as: Corn Soy [...]
By Katie Jones The Dark Act - GMO Labeling What is the DARK Act? The DARK Act, proposed by Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), is a GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling bill. The bill creates a voluntary labeling standard for GMO products and ingredients. Rather than relying on third-party auditors, the program would be [...]
