Update from SHIFT20 Plant protein in food and baking has been building steam. It’s appealing for consumers who care about their health, the welfare of animals, the environment, and sustainability. Now, new innovations and products are making them even more mainstream. According to a 2018 survey, around 70% of individuals surveyed indicated that protein [...]
The vegan trend may have started off small, but it’s a force to be reckoned with these days. For bakers, it means replacing key functional ingredients. However, it’s also an opportunity for innovation and powerful solutions. So what do you need to know about it? Our first guest to weigh in is Mark Floerke, [...]
High Protein Baking What is High Protein Baking? Diets high in protein are popular for their potential benefits in staving off hunger and weight gain control. Because of these properties, consumers are seeking out baked goods high in protein. The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 allows for the nutrient [...]
Pea Protein What is Pea Protein? Pea protein is a plant based ingredient that allows a baker to increase the protein content of breads and other baked goods. It is extracted in concentrated or isolated form from fine milled yellow pea flour. This creamy, white, water-soluble pulse powder has approximately 50% crude [...]
