Technology

Food trend predictions for 2018

As the year comes to a close, we look back on some food trends that came and went, some that stayed and what comes next.

New research shows how food processing affects fat absorption

A new study found that preserving the natural structure of plant-based food during processing can limit the amount of fat absorbed by the body.

The Chemistry Behind Baking Powder

Baking powder acts as a leavening agent. It's a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid used to increase the volume of baked goods.

Sugar substitutes for baking

Here we write about sugar substitutes, ingredients that keep the sweetness but make the biscuits more accessible to people looking to consume less sug...

Sodium metabisulfite and its use in biscuits

There are quite a few factors that make delicious biscuits we love, and one of them is sodium metabisulfite. So, what it is that ensures a biscuit wor...

The Use of Sugar in Baking

Do you know what sugar does and how it affects the process of baking and, in the end, the product itself? We're here to shed some sweet light on this...

Natural Yeast: Back to Basics

The natural yeast was discarded in the 1980s for the more practical and convenient synthetic or commercial yeast that can raise dough faster.

Importance of a Good Packaging Design

Good packaging design even sets the expectation for the price point of your product. We make assumptions on a product’s price point.

The Rise of Healthy Baking

A growing number of companies and brands are putting out healthier alternatives in their product range to accommodate their consumers.

Quality baking and the ‘cookie’ factor

Careful planning and close cooperation between the two companies meant Sandvik was able to install the new steel belt in just two weeks

What Should I Know About Food Labeling?

We often see food labeling as something modern, but it actually started in the UK in the 13th century, under the Assize of Bread law.

ISO and HACCP in Food Industry

Safety between food industry and the market and then between the market and the consumer is one of the most important aspects of the industry as a who...