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.
What Does Baking Powder Do?
What does baking powder do? We explain the function of baking powder in baking, how baking powder works, when to use it, and other common baking questions.
Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing for Baking Powder
Discover how accelerated shelf-life testing can help predict baking powder stability, reducing testing time from years to weeks while supporting faster product development.
Inside the Operations Team
Meet the team behind every blend. Head of Operations Tilly Little shares her career journey and explains how the Operations team keeps Kudos Blends moving through teamwork, innovation and a commitment to excellence.
From Mixing to Baking: The Importance of Batter Viscometry in Baking
Explore how batter viscosity changes during baking, and how understanding these changes can help optimise volume, texture and crumb.
Inside Our Bakery Team: Bakery Science and R&D Expertise
Guided by our signature line, “The Chemistry Behind Baking,” our team brings together hands-on baking experience and technical know-how to deliver consistent, reliable performance.
Food Matters Live: The Future of Food
Read our key takeaways from Food Matters Live 2026, covering clean-label, evolving consumer demands and the exciting new ingredients taking centre stage.
The Chemistry Behind Baking: Kudos Blends’ 2025 Innovation Highlights
Dinnie Jordan explores how the Kudos Blends chemistry team has driven innovation across product development, manufacturing, and customer solutions in the last year.
Cocoa Powder Prices: Market Updates and Futureproofing Strategies
Cocoa powder prices remain volatile. Explore key market trends and practical ways to futureproof your recipes and supply chain.
Natural Food Colours in Bakery: The Role of Baking Powder in Colour Stability and Performance
Why are synthetic colours under increased scrutiny and how can a simple change of baking powder stabilise and enhance natural colours?
A Week of Insight, Innovation and Industry Connection at Chicago BakingTech 2026
Read our key takeaways from ASB BakingTech 2026, covering formulation challenges, evolving consumer demands and the most thought-provoking industry sessions.
Dinnie Jordan reflects on a standout 2025 at Kudos Blends
2025 was a year of transformation for Kudos Blends. From major investments in health and safety and facilities, to exciting team growth and international success, Dinnie shares her priorities, achievements, and how the business has laid strong foundations for future growth.
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the talented women who help shape the work we do at Kudos Blends every day. We spoke to Laboratory Chemist Fatima Akhtar and Food Scientist Laura Alston about their career journeys, life in the lab, and what this day means to them.
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