31 May The Roles of Sugar in Baking
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...
04 May Innovations in High Fiber Breads
[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...
06 Apr Break the Fast with Date Nut Bread this Ramadan
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[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...
06 Apr The Potential of Vegan Breads in APAC
[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...
05 Apr Celebrating 50 Years of Quality and Reliability With Saf-instant®
In 2023, we proudly commemorate a momentous milestone in Lesaffre’s history—the 50th anniversary of Saf-instant®, the world’s first instant dry yeast. Trusted by professional bakers and home baking enthusiasts in over 100 countries, Saf-instant® has...
28 Mar 5 Key Trends in 2023
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[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...
02 Mar How to give bread an appetizing appeal?
[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,...
12 Jan Opportunity in Asia Pacific bakery: The rise of sourdough
[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...
02 Nov All about sandwich 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_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...
17 Oct Role of fats in 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_1666063026829{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"]When a recipe calls for butter, can you use shortening? What about margarine? Or lard? Is one better than...