Commercial bakers are adding protein. Lots of it. To everything. The high-protein trend is taking off in the baking industry, with consumers looking for added value and nutrition to their food. Baking with extra protein does present its fair share of challenges, but there are a growing number of innovative solutions to help make [...]
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, [...]
+ SUBSCRIBE & NEVER MISS AN EPISODE With all the changes to the baking industry over the last two years, how companies interacted with customers was a big one. Trade shows, face-to-face demonstrations, and lab visits were uncertainties or simply impossible. Here is how one ingredient supplier met these challenges head on. [...]
When you're using an egg replacer, there are some important questions to ask. It depends what you want it to do or what you’re baking. Do you want to maintain structure? Is it adding emulsification properties? Do you need something to help with volume, binding, or texture? What other ingredient interactions do you [...]
Brought to you by Arla Food Ingredients Muffins, brownies, croissants – wherever you look in the fine bakery category, there’s a growing demand for premium, single-portion products that are enriched with protein. And not just a small addition, either. Today, consumers increasingly want to see anything from 20% to 40% protein on the label [...]
Navigating egg replacement in baking can be a challenge. There are plenty of reasons to remove eggs from your formula, from costs to labels. But don’t worry, there are options out there that make it all possible. Here are some tips on how to successfully replace eggs in your baked goods. Egg replacement solutions [...]
High Protein Bread What is High Protein Bread? High protein bread has been formulated and processed to comply with food labeling requirements for the nutrient content claims of:1,2 “High in protein” “Rich in protein” “Excellent source of protein” This claim requires that the finished product contains at least 20% protein per reference [...]
Bakery customers keep expecting more and more out of baked goods, like more protein in bread or sweet goods. It’s the talk of the industry: How can I make protein rich products, and what are alternative proteins? If you have any doubts about the relevance of this topic, then know at the IFT 18 Expo—one [...]
The egg shortage is no yoke! (yoke, joke, see what I did there?). The avian flu is decreasing the supply of eggs and increasing prices. If you’re looking for a solution, egg replacers should be at the top of your list! Why egg replacers? In our current situation, the main reason may be cost. Egg substitutes can [...]
Whey Protein What is Whey Protein? Whey protein is the protein concentrate or isolates of whey—a liquid left after the straining of coagulated milk curd.1 In baking, whey protein is used for its emulsifying, foaming, gelling, stabilizing, browning, and nutritional properties.1 It is also used as a substitute for egg whites. Types [...]
