Looking for that next functional ingredient to give your label a nutritional punch? Chia flour could be it. A long time health food celebrity, chia seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. When ground into a meal or flour, they can do a number of things for baked goods: Flour substitution: partial or total [...]
Brought to you by Arla Food Ingredients Muffins, brownies, croissants – wherever you look in the fine bakery category, there’s a growing demand for premium, single-portion products that are enriched with protein. And not just a small addition, either. Today, consumers increasingly want to see anything from 20% to 40% protein on the label [...]
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). [...]
Probiotics and their role in gut health is become more popular with consumers. However, baking with probiotics can raise some difficulties. How can bakers take advantage of this trend? Food Trends: Adding probiotics According to a Markets and Markets report published in January 2019, the probiotics market is growing at an estimated rate of [...]
Yeast not only leavens dough and gives it a light, sponge-like texture—it provides flavor, aroma and contributes to the nutritional value of bread. Here's how it functions in bread, and boosts the benefits of the final baked good. In baked goods, yeast has three main roles. Leavening The carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast [...]
Consumers and food producers alike can’t get enough of the great taste and health benefits of sprouted ingredients. As a food producer, there is something about the idea of taking a seed, and carefully orchestrating the process of germination to allow it to start to grow into a nourishing plant. Did you know that when [...]
You've probably noticed sprouted grain products sprouting up everywhere. There's a reason bakers and customers are jumping into this trend. Some of the key benefits are: Increased amount of vitamins and minerals Increased bioavailability of nutrients Rich source of fiber Increased digestibility Some sprouted grain flours have double the shelf life of conventional whole wheat flour These products [...]
Inclusions What are Inclusions? Inclusions are small variegates added to foods and bakery formulations to impart unique textures, flavors, colors or other desirable properties. They are available as slices, flakes, nuggets, pellets or other forms. Examples of inclusions include: Dried fruit pieces Chocolate and confectionery chunks Unique grains and seeds Crunchy nuts [...]
When it comes to health and nutrition, people don’t often look to bread. Yet in more ways than one, bread can step in to fill a gap when it comes to healthy solutions. Right now, we’re looking at vitamin D. Did you know that around 40% of the U.S. is deficient in vitamin D, which has been linked [...]
Food Labeling What is food labeling? There is an international standard that outlines proper food labeling. It includes: Principal display and information panel Statement of identity Ingredient statement Net quantity of contents Statement of responsible party Nutrition facts Claims Label warnings Education and training The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) defines food [...]
