Pectin What is Pectin? Pectin is a substance found in plant cell walls that is commonly used as a food ingredient. It helps foods gel and stabilize. In baking, pectin is a polysaccharide that is used as a fat and/or sugar replacer to create lower calorie foods and bakery jams. [...]
Gums Also Known as Hydrocolloids What are Gums? Gums, or hydrocolloids, are hydrophilic, non-starchy carbohydrate polymers. They are used in food and bakery products as viscosity enhancers and gelling agents and to impart desirable textural and sensory properties. They can serve as dietary fiber ingredients, as well as extend shelf life due to [...]
Soluble Fiber Also known as soluble dietary fiber What is Soluble Fiber? Soluble fiber is a material derived from plant sources that can be added in baking applications to enhance a final product’s properties. These types of ingredients can act as thickening agents and also lend volume to baked goods, particularly those [...]
