The proofing step is often seen as an invariable operation which is inherently reliable by itself. This statement cannot be more inaccurate. The proofer operation relies on several factors to successfully provide the intended effect on the dough. Inside the proofer, the dough is expected to expand several times its initial size, develop flavors [...]
Just like baking, proofing is a thermal unit operation in the bakery. During proofing, the dough absorbs heat from the humid, warm surroundings to reach a target internal temperature. The final proof accomplishes two major goals: It allows more carbon dioxide to be produced through fermentation. This causes the gluten to become extensible again. [...]
Proofer Design What is Proofer Design? A proofer is a piece of equipment designed to provide a specific temperature and relative humidity conditions to boost yeast activity of the fermenting dough pieces. Proofing equipment provides convective surface heating and conduction of heat from the dough surface to its interior. Typical proofing conditions [...]
More than ever, food manufacturing plants are struggling to find success with their maintenance effectiveness. According to a DuPont report, "The largest single controllable expenditure in a plant today is maintenance, and in many plants the maintenance budget exceeds annual net profit." We are talking maintenance costs which are 12-25% the total cost of goods [...]
The relative humidity impacts the quality and texture of baked goods. Relative Humidity Also Known As Dew Point, Moist Air, Hygrometer, Psychrometric Chart What is Relative Humidity? Relative humidity (RH) is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air, usually expressed as a percentage. It is the [...]
