Gels What are Gels? Gels are viscoelastic substances capable of modifying the texture and consistency of batters, doughs and coatings. When used in small concentrations, food gels are considered food additives.1 Bakery food gels have also found use as potential replacements for fats or gluten or other main ingredients in fat-free or [...]
Silicon Dioxide Also known as synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) What is Silicon Dioxide? Silicon dioxide is a food additive with many functional attributes. It is used as an anticaking agent, coloring and flavor adjunct and antifoaming agent in many foods and bakery products.1 Typically found as a white amorphous powder or granules, [...]
Labor shortages are creating a strain on the food industry, from large-scale manufactures to craft bakeries, and everywhere in between. With staff hours stretched thin, and managers spending their time on the production floor, it’s time to look into creative solutions to streamline tasks. Bakery software is one way for your production to free [...]
If you really want to succeed with your career or company, you can't just keep doing the same things. You need to improve, try new things, and learn how the experts do it—so you can do it better. That's why at BAKERpedia we're committed to providing education and community for the commercial baking industry. That's [...]
Ascorbic Acid Also known as vitamin C or dehydroascorbic acid (baking industry) What is Ascorbic Acid? Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is an essential nutrient found in citrus fruits and many vegetables. It is used as wheat flour improver in yeast-leavened baked goods to help increase the volume of bread [...]
