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All about sandwich bread
Sandwich bread is one of the most common and convenient leavened breads in the world. Walk into anyone’s kitchen and you will likely spot a loaf. Stand in the bread aisle in a supermarket and be overwhelmed by the wide range of sandwich breads available. Simple and unpretentious, this is an everyday bread perfect to […]
Role of fats in breadmaking
When a recipe calls for butter, can you use shortening? What about margarine? Or lard? Is one better than the other? Alas, not all fats are created equally for breadmaking. As the baker, you get to choose the fats in breads to achieve the desired taste and texture, at the right cost. What are the […]
Eating With Your Eyes: How Can APAC Bakeries Ride the Trend?
In this age of social media, the appearance of food products is vital in attracting engagement from modern consumers. Apps like Instagram and TikTok have become home to delectable shots of meals, snacks and desserts. The Appeal Behind “Instagrammable” Food “Instagrammable” or photogenic food has continued to rise in popularity, with foodies around APAC willing […]
Role of salt in breadmaking
There are only four essential ingredients in basic breadmaking: flour, water, yeast, and salt. The role of the first three ingredients is clear – flour and water to form the dough, and yeast to make it rise. But what about salt? What is the role of salt in breadmaking? Is it really essential? Salt, as […]
Why does bread lose its softness?
Bread is a product that continues to evolve from the moment you take it out of the oven. Once removed from the oven, steam and the gases trapped in the crumb will escape to make way for the surrounding air. It is only after about 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the type of bread […]
Popular Soft Breads Across APAC
From milk bread to steamed buns, soft and sweet breads have dominated local preferences across Asia Pacific (APAC*). In fact, 1 in 5 (23%) of all new packaged breads and bread product launches in the region between 2019-2021 boast a softness-related claim. These include textural descriptions such as soft, moist, light, airy, fluffy and melt-in-the-mouth. […]
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Top Food Trends Across APAC in 2022
The new year will see ongoing changes in eating preferences, experiences and habits for consumers across APAC. What food-related trends will we see in the region in 2022? Here are some insights from Lesaffre. Healthy Eating Consumers all over the region are becoming more health conscious, and we predict an uptick in demand for more […]
New Doughnut Trends Across APAC
The humble doughnut has seen multiple evolutions in recent years within the Asia Pacific region. In its most basic form, the doughnut is a piece of leavened fried dough with a hole in its middle, coated in sugar or glaze. Widely consumed as a dessert or snack, doughnuts have always come in a rich variety […]