Donna Berry

3 days ago | bakingbusiness.com | Donna Berry

The term “shortening” describes how saturated fats function. They shorten gluten development, leading to a more tender texture in the final product. “Flour, primarily composed of carbohydrates and a small percentage of protein, forms a protein matrix when mixed with water,” said Roger Daniels, vice president, research, development and innovation, Stratas Food. “This matrix… creates elasticity but can also result in a tough texture. Shortenings contain both solid fats and liquid oils.

6 days ago | berryondairy.blogspot.com | Donna Berry

Before it gets satiated, it should get differentiated. It is paramount processors emphasize the power of dairy proteins. A great place to start doing this is with dairy snacks. (And by the way, almost all dairy foods can be marketed as snacks. The exceptions are butter and creamer, and I’m sure some TikToker can make that happen.)   “Snack Unwrap: The Insatiable Craving for Growth,” is a recent research report from Circana.

1 week ago | bakingbusiness.com | Donna Berry

Although saturated fats are always part of the nutrition conversation, they took a back seat among formulators who have been busy exploring everything from plant proteins to clean label initiatives. But they are back in the spotlight because of pending regulations, and bakers are revisiting their fat and oil ingredients as they consider modifying formulas for labels that are more appealing to consumers. On Jan.

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Donna Berry

KANSAS CITY — Americans are on the move, with citizens taking more than 100 million trips outside the United States in 2024, according to the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Upon return, many crave the foods and flavors experienced abroad. Formulating products with authentic global flavors adds value and, in some cases, cost to prepared foods, but it’s a price many consumers are willing to pay.

1 week ago | berryondairy.blogspot.com | Donna Berry

(A view from Burj Khalifa in Dubai.)Dubai chocolate is a confection consisting of a chocolate bar filled with a blend of knafeh and pistachios. Pistachios most of us know, but knafeh may be new to those outside of Arab counties. Knafeh is a traditional Arab dessert consisting of pastry dough layered with semi-soft salty cheese that is soaked in a sweet-tasting syrup.