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 [...]
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). [...]
Sesame Seeds What are Sesame Seeds? Sesame seeds are small, flavorsome oilseeds from the sesame herbaceous plant (Sesamum indicum L.).They can be used in a variety of baked goods as a topping for breads and rolls. Or, as fat substitute in other food products.1 Several varieties of sesame seeds are known such [...]
Maple Fiber What is Maple Fiber? Maple fiber is a multi-functional ingredient sourced from red maple trees and water using a specialized process. It is an insoluble dietary fiber made up of cellulose, lignin and other non-starch polysaccharides naturally present in red maple and most other plants.1 It is well suited for [...]
Egg washes are frequently used in bakeries to add a finishing-touch glaze to breads, pies, pastries and more. However, from rising egg prices to an increase of vegan products, many are searching for reliable egg wash substitutes. What kind of replacements are there? Like all ingredients, it depends on what functionality you're looking for [...]
Almond Flour What is Almond Flour? Almond flour is simply almond nuts that have been ground and sieved to a certain particle size. It is the most widely used nut product and often used to make premium pastries and sweet goods like almond macaroons and Parisian macarons. This flour makes it a [...]
Soy Replacement What is Soy Replacement? Soy, also known as soybean, is a legume and an important source of nutrients in the human diet. It's products are widely used in baked goods for: Improving nutritional value Providing a convenient alternative for eliminating gluten from diets targeting celiacs Replacing eggs However due rising [...]
In this third and final installment of BAKERpedia’s tour of IBIE 2019, Dr. Lin talks protein, heat stable emulsifiers and how to make gluten-free nutritional! Every 3 years, the baking industry gets together for the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE). And every 3 years we love exploring it to find new innovations, solutions, and [...]
Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip DOLCIA PRIMA® Cookies Ingredients In Baker's Percent: (%) Dolcia Prima DS - 10.40% Tasteva M Stevia - 0.09% Salt - 0.52% Baking Soda - 0.09% Natural Peanut Butter - 21.67% Palm Shortening RS82 - 8.67% Promitor 85L SCF - 24.08% Water - 5.20% Vanillin Flavor - [...]
Egg Wash Substitute What is an Egg Wash Substitute? An egg wash substitute is a fluid preparation containing one or more ingredients designed to replace an egg wash for glazing bread, pies and pastry items. It can be formulated to fully or partially replace eggs depending on the type of finished application. [...]
