Ancient and heirloom grains are popping up everywhere. While there is plenty of variety and benefits, which ones are hot in the baking industry right now? And what can they offer to products and labels? On this episode I talk with two experts in the field of ancient grains to learn more about this trend. [...]
Ancient Grains What are Ancient Grains? Ancient grains is an umbrella term for grains and pseudocereals not bred or genetically manipulated for many centuries. Consumer interest in “natural” and non-hybridized grains and cereals continues fueling demand for these grains.2 Some producers in the Americas eschew the “ancient” label since these grains have been [...]
Quinoa Flour What is Quinoa Flour? Quinoa is a tiny pseudocereal grown in the Andes. The seeds can be used either raw or roasted and the flour is typically blended with other flours in a variety of breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods. The seed is gluten-free and is considered a [...]
