Sometimes, things just need a little…boost. If you’re looking for ways to make your bread product’s taste, crumb color or aroma pop, look into non-diastatic malt. It is extracted from barley using the following steps: Sprouting (malting) Germination Kilned/roasting Milling How is it different than regular malt? It comes down to the enzyme content or [...]
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 [...]
You’ve probably noticed, but healthy foods are all the rage these days. So, if you want to start baking with healthier alternatives, start with learning how your new ingredients are going to act in formulas. Let’s take a look at spelt This is a highly nutritious ancient grain (so double points for trending foods). [...]
Malt Also known as Malting What is Malt? Malt is the result of an enzymatic process for germinating grains and allowing them to sprout. Barley is the most commonly malted grain due to its high enzyme content. Other grains such as wheat, rice, oats, millets, corn, rye, sorghum and triticale can be [...]
Diastatic Malt What is Diastatic Malt? Diastatic malt is a type of malt made mainly from sprouted barley that contains diastase enzymes. Other sources of diastatic malt include wheat and rice grains. It is added to bread formulations to correct enzyme activity or adjust fermentation time and is commonly used in baking [...]
