Cellulase What is Cellulase? Cellulase is one type of hydrolytic enzyme which targets cellulose fibers. Cellulose is a non-starch polysaccharide naturally present in whole grain flours and contains the full load of bran and aleurone layers. Cellulases are typically used in coffee processing and fruit juice extraction. Although not widely distributed in [...]
I think we've finally reached a point where everyone realizes the benefits of whole wheat bread over white bread. Wheat grain can reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Whole wheat flour also has higher antioxidant activities than white flour. But what about baking with whole wheat? The problem is whole wheat [...]
Pizza Ingredients In Baker's Percent: (%) Sponge HW whole wheat flour - 70% Yeast Water - 49% Dough HW whole wheat flour - 30% Active dry yeast - 0.3% Salt - 1% Water - 21% Method Add all the sponge ingredients to the spiral mixer and mix on speed [...]
Bread has been making a comeback, but it's still a bit of a hard sell right now. But whole wheat bread brings a lot to the table: It reduces risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer It's high in fiber, nutrients and antioxidant activities As the public continues their interest in whole wheat bread, [...]
Barley What is Barley? Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a flavorful and chewy grain that can be added to breads and other baked goods. It may be hulled or pearled, which can change a product’s final flavor and nutritional profile.1 Barley is a non-GMO crop typically available for culinary use in two forms: [...]
Getting a lot of push back on carbs and whole grains? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for men and women. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 deaths in the US are due to CVD.1 The disease affects heart and blood vessel function. Plaque builds up in the [...]
Is your bakery focused on producing whole grain products? Consumers are turning away from baked goods produced with refined flour and seeking healthier alternatives found in whole grain foods. Whole grains are grains that are consumed in their original form without being refined. They contain their original parts such as the bran, germ, and endosperm [...]
High Fiber Bread What is High Fiber Bread? High fiber bread is a whole wheat or whole grain bread that is enriched with extra fiber and contains at least four grams of fiber in a single serving. Extra fiber sources include wheat or oat bran, soy or seeds. There is no recognized [...]
Whole Grains What are Whole Grains? Whole grains are cereal grains which contain the intact, ground, cracked or flaked kernel or seed of the grain as well as the endosperm, germ and bran.1 The American Association of Cereal Chemists International (AACCI) defines whole grains as "The intact, ground, cracked or flaked caryopsis, [...]
Flour Also Known as Wheat Flour What is Flour? Flour is a fine powder made by grinding wheat kernels. It is the main component of foods such as bread, crackers, pasta, tortillas, cakes, cookies and pastries. Among other grains, wheat flour is unique due to its ability to form a gluten network [...]
