The idea that organic was going to be a passing trend is an old one. Not only is organic here to stay, but the category has been growing steadily over the past decade. Consumers have largely found a dedication to the clean label and organic movements and continue to opt for organic certified products when [...]
I’ve been asking around for some time now for a solution to replace emulsifiers like SSL and DATEM. Most clean label solutions involve enzymes, and this is currently the perfect answer. But my radar tells me that enzymes may lose their appeal in a few years. Why, you may ask? It’s because there’s some [...]
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL) What is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL)? SSL is a versatile emulsifier used in bread, buns and other bakery products as a dough strengthener and crumb softener. Due to its ionic and nonpolar nature, it is able to interact with gluten proteins promoting their aggregation. Its nonpolar portion allows it [...]
Surfactant What is a Surfactant? In the baking industry, surfactants are used as foaming and wetting agents, emulsifiers that strengthen dough during proofing and baking, stabilizers of cake batters, texture improvers, and shelf-life extenders. Examples of surfactants used in the bakery industry include: DATEM, CSL, SSL, lecithin → Yeast-leavened doughs Succinylated Monoglycerides [...]
Emulsifiers What are Emulsifiers? Emulsifiers are surface-active ingredients that stabilize non-homogeneous mixes, like water and oil.1,2 When water and oil exist in a system, the oil eventually separates and floats to the top. To stop this, emulsifiers are used as an intermediary for water and oil. Various emulsifiers are used in foods [...]
Potassium Bromate What is Potassium Bromate? Potassium bromate, KBrO3, is a dough conditioner and oxidizing agent. It causes flour maturation and strengthens the gluten network. So, it helps with gas retention and product volume. Recently, it’s use has been reduced and replaced by SSL, CSL, ADA and clean label solutions, such as [...]
Ascorbyl Palmitate What is Ascorbyl Palmitate? Ascorbyl palmitate is a food additive used as an antioxidant. It is an ester of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and palmitic acid.¹,² In baking, ascorbyl palmitate is used as an antioxidant or preservant to improve product shelf life of fat-based systems, like frostings and fillings. It [...]
