Small businesses have a big role to play in the baking industry. They’re drivers of innovative ideas and products that further food production. They offer a personalized and customized approach to customers. What they may lack in size, they make up in creativity and adaptability. Here at BAKERpedia, we’re proud to work with a [...]
I know I’m not the first to say that baking is an art and that, alongside the creation of delicious baked goods, it can also ignite the imagination. At this year’s Baking Expo, one of the booths where bakers really got carried away (in a good way) by their imagination was AB Mauri’s London [...]
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With all the changes to the baking industry over the last two years, how companies interacted with customers was a big one. Trade shows, face-to-face demonstrations, and lab visits were uncertainties or simply impossible. Here is how one ingredient supplier met these challenges head on. Your BAKED in Science host Mark Floerke invites Anne [...]
Healthy and functional baked goods are a great addition to your product line. Not only are they a big hit with consumers these days, but they genuinely make people feel better, which is sort of the goal of baking, right? “Healthy” baking can be a broad term but there are a few things that [...]
The need for sustainable and eco-conscious food businesses has never been more clear. Food production alone is currently responsible for 26% of greenhouse gases, up 8% since 1990. Consumers have been taking action to do their part—65% in fact look for products to help them live a more sustainable life and 54% try to [...]
Looking for a way to mix things up with your product lines? Add new flavors and cut costs with mixes and bases. This is a way to maximize opportunities for growth, innovation, and diversification. So what exactly are mixes and bases, and why are they so great? Well, here to tell us all about [...]
Liquid Storage What is Liquid Storage? Liquid storage is an important unit operation in food processing. It encompasses storing liquid ingredients in safety vessels to protect them from microbial deterioration, dust particles and insects. Designing proper storage facilities should take into consideration factors such as the type of liquid to be stored [...]
The baking industry is looking for ways to incorporate the latest technology into favorite products, so customers can get familiar foods fresher, easier and simpler—the blend of tradition and innovation. So a bread-baking robot set up in the middle of store floors could check a lot of boxes for consumers and bakers. Have you [...]
Alpha-cyclodextrin Also known as alpha-dextrin (α-CD) or alpha-cycloamylose What is Alpha-cyclodextrin? Alpha-cyclodextrin has emulsifying and stabilizing properties. It can also eliminate undesirable compounds. In the food industry, alpha dextrins are used for: Stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions Controlling the solubility and dispersibility of un-mixable liquids Masking odors and unwanted flavors Stabilizing and protecting compounds [...]
