Shelf life is a huge concern for bakers and food producers everywhere, which is why they are always on the hunt for more sophisticated solutions. This year’s Baking Expo is sure to have plenty of them! No matter the size of your operation, keeping mold and rope spoilage at bay are significant concerns. Though, [...]
More than you are now! With the current keto and high protein trend, this naturally protein-rich ingredient packs a big punch when used in food. Not only does it increase protein in baked goods, whey also helps increase quality. It has strong water-binding properties that work well with whole wheat flours. Whey Functionality When used in baking, [...]
Glycerin Also known as glycerol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol What is Glycerin? Glycerin is a three-carbon chain molecule which has an alcohol group bound to each carbon. It is a sweet and viscous liquid used in bakery foods as a humectant, water activity reducer and crystallization modifier. In food chemistry, glycerin is the backbone of [...]
Antimicrobial Packaging What is Antimicrobial Packaging? Antimicrobial packaging (AP) is a relatively new packaging technology that focuses on extending the shelf life of highly perishable food products. It allows food processors to reduce dependence on mold inhibitors and chemical preservatives, as well as reduce refrigeration costs at certain stages within the supply [...]
Let's dive into the science of cultured wheat for a minute. Thanks to fermentation, an ordinary wheat takes on extraordinary powers, becoming a natural mold inhibitor and shelf life extender! So here are three ways science makes this form of wheat awesome: 1. Fermentation Cultured wheat is flour that’s been fermented with Propionibacterium freudenreichii, usually found in cheese and milk production. [...]
Shelf Stable Vanilla Frosting Ingredients In Baker's Percent: (%) Powdered Sugar - 64.5 Shortening - 14.3 Water - 16.9 High Fructose Corn Syrup - 3.5 Vanilla - 0.1 Vinegar - 0.2 SOR-Mate Natural Preservative by J&K Ingredients - 0.6 Method Place powdered sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl [...]
Shelf Stable Chocolate Frosting Ingredients In Baker's Percent: (%) Powdered Sugar - 52.7 Shortening - 11.3 Water - 13.4 Corn syrup - 2.7 Dark Chocolate (melted) - 18.2 Vinegar - 0.2 GMO-free Sunflower Lecithin Sun 400 by Ciranda - 0.9 SOR-Mate Natural Preservative by J&K Ingredients - 0.5 [...]
Wouldn’t it be great to know your ingredients are doing just what they are supposed to do at just the right time? Thanks to encapsulated ingredients, we can! This really comes in handy for products like sorbic acid which are virtually impossible to use without encapsulation. Why it works Usually acids are known for [...]
Enzymes are the champion of natural solutions for dough improvers. Different types, or groups, have different functions, however. Today, we’re going to take a look at Amylase. What’s Amylase? It’s a family of starch-degrading enzymes that work together to improve fermentation and extend shelf life. A few of its functions are: Provide fermentable and reducing sugars. [...]
Probiotics and their role in gut health is become more popular with consumers. However, baking with probiotics can raise some difficulties. How can bakers take advantage of this trend? Food Trends: Adding probiotics According to a Markets and Markets report published in January 2019, the probiotics market is growing at an estimated rate of [...]
