There are many reasons why bakers today are looking to limit their use of eggs and other ingredients of animal origin. Whether you want to keep an eye on the bottom line or formulate for the vegan bakery trend, replacing these ingredients in baked goods is becoming easier as more sophisticated solutions hit the [...]
Vegan Baking What is Vegan Baking? Vegan baking is a type of specialty baking which includes sweet and savory products made in compliance with the strict requirements established by the vegan diet. It requires careful selection of plant-based ingredients to provide functionality and flavor similar to those of eggs, dairy, animal fats, [...]
Aquafaba, the waste water from cooking legumes such as chickpeas, may not sound that exciting. However, it can be utilized in innovative and sustainable ways by the food industry. It’s protein and fiber content allows it to function as an egg replacement! The research into aquafaba has been going on for a few years, [...]
The vegan trend may have started off small, but it’s a force to be reckoned with these days. For bakers, it means replacing key functional ingredients. However, it’s also an opportunity for innovation and powerful solutions. So what do you need to know about it? Our first guest to weigh in is Mark Floerke, [...]
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 [...]
