We shine the spotlight on one of the most important senses involved, next to appearance, in a product's appeal: the SMELL of a crusty loaf. The smell of Cornish splits: Buckwheat, Grainy smell A vital tool for bakery professionals, sensory analysis consists in having a panel of...
We shine the spotlight on one of the major factors influencing acts of purchase and repeat purchase: the TASTE of a crusty loaf. The taste of Cornish splits : smoky, hazelnut flavour – buckwheat, grainy smell Avital tool for bakery professionals, sensory analysis consists in having a...
We shine the spotlight on the first factor considered when tasting bread: the APPEARANCE of a crusty loaf. The appearance of a loaf made with molasses and red beetroot : rustic appearance – golden, resilient crumb – grey, pinkish crumb A vital tool for bakery professionals, sensory...
Now a key product in bread consumption, particularly since the growth of fast food, the sandwich is a snack eaten with the fingers, found in various forms depending on the different cultures. We shine the spotlight on the origins of this fashionable filled bread phenomenon. From...
Associated in our minds with the fun-loving French capital, the croissant enjoys worldwide renown, but very few people remember its international origins! We shed the spotlight on this well-loved pastry … Not as French as they say! Today’s croissant is made of leavened flaky pastry Flour, salt, water…...
The yeast-making sector, a state-of-the-art industry, controls every process in the production of breadmaking yeast right up to drying, which enables yeast not only to be exported worldwide, but also to be kept for household use. A key ingredient in breadmaking, yeast has not always...
An overview of breadmaking flour What exactly is flour? Flour is a powder obtained by grinding down certain seeds or plants and may be divided into two families: flours that are unsuitable for breadmaking used for cattle feed and industrial applications (paper, glue, paint, photographic film, medicines,...
Taste is a complex mechanism based on the five senses: sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing. The emotions experienced by a consumer on entering a baker's shop conditions the purchasing act. The consumer assesses the bakery goods through a synergy of perceptions informed by tradition, health...
Universally renowned as one and pre-mixed of the symbols of the French identity, the baguette is found in many countries of the world, sometimes in a slightly adapted form, but always adhering to the main principles that contribute to its success. The baguette is recognisable by...
Over 5,000 years of history have proven that bread is beneficial for its taste and energy properties, as well traditional values and economical worth. However, very recently, this age-old foodstuff has become the subject of criticism, if not prohibited from the diet, for sufferers of...