Have you ever wondered why are Asian breads softer than European breads? Sugar is one of the reasons. The most obvious role of sugar in breadmaking is that it adds sweetness to breads. However, it plays more roles than that....
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1683785219518{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]The benefits of eating wholesome foods such as wholegrains, fruits and vegetables are indisputable. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are known to contain dietary fiber – an important aspect of...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims and is marked by a period of fasting from sunrise until sundown. Iftar is the time to replenish energy levels and effort should be made to...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rapid rise of plant-based sector in APAC presents both challenges and opportunities for the bread industry. Vegan Breads Taking Off in APAC The number of new vegan packaged breads launched in the region has grown by six...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your browser does not support the video tag. Political conflicts, rising prices and supply chain disruptions continue to drive up the cost of living. Concurrently, Gen Z and Millennials are pushing and defining markets with a strong...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all know that first impressions are important, and it can take as short as less than a second to form one. Likewise for bread, a good-looking loaf will more likely trigger purchase as compared to...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Food trends come and go. Bakery products are no exception – evolving from conventional croissant and donut to sourdough cronuts. According to Euromonitor, the consumption of breads in APAC* increased from 8.5 million tonnes in 2017 to...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1638408963962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1667376274228{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]Sandwich bread is one of the most common and convenient leavened breads in the world. Walk into anyone’s kitchen and you will likely spot a loaf. Stand in the bread...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1638408963962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1666063026829{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]When a recipe calls for butter, can you use shortening? What about margarine? Or lard? Is one better than the other? Alas, not all fats are created equally for breadmaking....
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="noPadding" z_index="" css=".vc_custom_1638408963962{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1664872717520{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]With its tangy flavour, sourdough bread is an increasingly popular offering at cafes and bakeries across the region. Bakers use sourdough as a differentiating factor to give fresh appeal to...