Did you know that the concept of leavening agents is as old as bread itself? It’s true, and there’s evidence of leavened bread going as far back as ancient Egypt. At IBIE, I stopped by the Innophos booth to speak to Emma Hu, Scientist for Food & Bakery Applications, and Eugenia Erlij, Vice President [...]
You may have noticed, but CBD seems to be popping up everywhere these days—from infused drinks, baked goods, and even dog treats. In fact, the global market has a revenue forecast of 23.6 billion by 2025. What exactly is CBD? It’s short for cannabidiol, one of the over 100 natural, active compounds in Cannabis Sativa L plants. Found [...]
English Muffins Also known as muffin splits or breakfast muffins What are English Muffins? English muffins are a round, light colored, flat yeast-leavened bread. They are commonly consumed at breakfast, often as a part of egg benedict. They are characterized by chewy texture with light air pockets and bland flavor.1 Raisins, cranberry, [...]
Poppy Seeds What are Poppy Seeds? Poppy seeds are small, oval shaped, nutritious oilseeds obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum L) capsule. Their pleasant nutty taste and aroma make them suitable for baked goods such as bread rolls, cakes, cookies and biscuits.1 Several varieties of poppy seeds are known such as [...]
I started my business FlaxSnax in hopes of fighting heart disease after losing my husband very young to a heart attack. I wanted to make a difference in the baking world, because, well, I’m four generations in the food business and first generation in the U.S. Even my great grandparents were bakers in Poland [...]
Why do you add acids to baked goods? For chemical leavening, right? Well, that’s not all they are good for. Look at fumaric acid. With this ingredient, a little goes a long way. This is an acid with a high acidification power and neutralization value of 145. This means you can use less of [...]
CBD Oil Also known as cannabidiol, CBD or hemp extract What is CBD Oil? CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of over 100 natural, active compounds found in Cannabis Sativa L plants. Found in industrial hemp and marijuana, CBD does not have the psychoactive effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The oil has [...]
Navigating egg replacement in baking can be a challenge. There are plenty of reasons to remove eggs from your formula, from costs to labels. But don’t worry, there are options out there that make it all possible. Here are some tips on how to successfully replace eggs in your baked goods. Egg replacement solutions [...]
The kill step. Sounds pretty intense...and it is. It’s the absolutely necessary point when harmful pathogens, like Salmonella spp., are eliminated. And it has to be absolutely effective to ensure baked goods are safe to eat, plus have a proper shelf life. And you need to document it. In order to be compliant with [...]
Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients 1 C All purpose flour 1 C Whole wheat flour 1 tsp Baking soda ½ tsp Salt 1 tsp Ground cinnamon ½ tsp Ground ginger ¼ tsp Ground cloves ⅛ tsp Ground nutmeg ¾ C Brown sugar ¾ C Canola oil 2 Eggs 1 C Pumpkin puree [...]
