Our Articles

Take a look into our library of articles and opinion pieces, written by our very own experts. From covering specifics about the science of leavening agents to sharing educated opinions on the baking industry as a whole.

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Raw Material Testing and its Importance

Raw Material Testing and its Importance

From AI software to baking powder, it holds true that the quality of an output is largely determined by the quality of the input.

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Unwrapping Chocolate Cakes in the Bakery Market: An Interview with Our Senior Bakery Technologist

Unwrapping Chocolate Cakes in the Bakery Market: An Interview with Our Senior Bakery Technologist

With it being National Chocolate Cake Day this weekend, we sat down with our Senior Bakery Technologist Steph to ask her a few chocolatey questions.

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Potassium for Heart Health

Potassium for Heart Health

At the moment reducing sodium seems to get all the attention, but increasing potassium is just as important.

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The Ultimate Sodium Reduction Tool

The Ultimate Sodium Reduction Tool

Sweet baked goods are often forgotten in the sodium reduction debate, yet can contain significant levels of sodium.

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Gluten-Free Baking with Confidence

Gluten-Free Baking with Confidence

One of the biggest challenges for people with coeliac disease is finding safe and reliable gluten-free products.

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Salt Awareness Week 2023

Salt Awareness Week 2023

The UK government’s new salt-reduction targets for 2024 have a significant impact on the bakery market.

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National Cream Tea Day: Our Resident Cream Tea Expert Answers Your Questions

National Cream Tea Day: Our Resident Cream Tea Expert Answers Your Questions

A cream tea is a sweet treat famous in Devon and Cornwall that pairs a pot of tea with scones, jam and clotted cream.

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Phosphates Under the Spotlight

Phosphates Under the Spotlight

Well known for their versatility, phosphates are commonly used in the global food industry.

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The Truth Behind Phosphate Chemical Leavening

The Truth Behind Phosphate Chemical Leavening

At the American Society of Baking, Director and Founder, Dinnie Jordan blew away the thinking that has been embedded in us for over 100 years.

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IFST Food Science and Nutrition Group Event: What is a “Pinch” of Salt?

IFST Food Science and Nutrition Group Event: What is a “Pinch” of Salt?

Excess sodium intake is still one of the biggest single contributors to sub-standard heart health in the western world.

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The History of Baking Powder

The History of Baking Powder

Over the years, baking powder technology has evolved with different variations such as, single-acting to double-acting and enhancing leavening efficiency.