Bakers Journal

Recent market discovery research has been investigating the potential of alpiste – a hairless variety of canary seed – as a high-protein, versatile ingredient for bakeries and food manufacturers.

The research, managed by the Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan (CSDCS), involved in-depth discovery calls with millers, product developers and bakers to gather real-world feedback on how this grain fits into the current food system.

Among the key findings: Rather than seeking a brand-new standalone ingredient, many industry professionals are interested in how alpiste’s high protein content and neutral flavour can enhance existing product formulations.

Bakers Journal spoke with Adele Buettner, Culinary & Food Director for the CSDCS, to learn more. Read on for a deeper look at the research results and the commercialization journey of this Canadian grain: https://www.bakersjournal.com/novel-ingredient-alpiste-stirs-interest-from-canadian-baking-and-food-industry/

Vietnam’s dessert scene still carries the imprint of French colonization. Yet, local bakers and pastry chefs have combined French techniques with flavours and traditions native to Vietnam. And classic Vietnamese sweets have endured, offering a rich and often overlooked side of the country’s cuisine. Here’s a glimpse from world travelling writer and Red Seal chef Karen Barr.

Take away French techniques and flavours and sweet traditions of Vietnam to enrich your own bakery!

🍰 Moist, cream, pound, sponge, white layer, chiffon? How would you describe your cakes to your bakery's customers?

🍰 Our perceptions of texture are subjective, but using a common language to describe texture can help you home in on your customers’ needs and tempt them to try your products by highlighting a characteristic that is growing in importance for consumers.

🍰 This was a takeaway from an interactive education session presented by Puratos Canada at Bakery Showcase May 2 in Toronto hosted by the Baking Association of Canada

🍰 Read more about their interesting session: https://www.bakersjournal.com/puratos-presents-deep-dive-on-cake-textures-at-bakery-showcase/

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