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𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙋𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚, 𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧: 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙬𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚!  🥪 DERO GROEP, a company based in Nieuw-Vennep, North Holland, specializes in integrated systems for production plants. This video showcases their sandwich production line, designed for the automated preparation of various bread types. Key features include: Modular Design: - Adaptable for baguettes, small bread, and other varieties. - High degree of automation for efficient processing. - Ergonomic and hygienic design. - Integrated Functional Modules: - Cutting and unfolding of bread. Automated dosing of: - Butter/margarine - Spreads - Eggs - Other ingredients Packaging Options: - Flowpackers - Tray sealers - Thermoformers #automation #foodprocessing #bakeryindustry #industrialequipment 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝? 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨!🥪⚙️👇 Source: www.dero-groep.nl/nl/

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙒𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙖𝙨 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙚 Wholemeal flour is often associated with higher protein content than white flour, yet, wholemeal bread typically exhibits a smaller volume. 1️⃣ 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 - The wheat grain is composed of different layers, including the starchy endosperm, the aleurone layer, and the outer bran layers. - Protein is not uniformly distributed throughout the grain; the central endosperm, the primary source of white flour, contains a lower protein concentration but a higher starch content. - Wholemeal flour, retains all parts of the grain, resulting in a higher overall protein content. However, not all proteins contribute equally to gluten formation. 2️⃣ 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙨. 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨 - Gluten, essential for dough elasticity and gas retention, is primarily formed from gliadin and glutenin in the endosperm. - Wholemeal flour contains extra proteins from the bran and aleurone layers, they do not contribute to gluten formation. Despite higher protein content, wholemeal dough has weaker gluten strength. 3️⃣ 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙖𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - The presence of bran is a key factor in the reduced volume of wholemeal bread. Bran particles introduce discontinuities in the gluten network, weakening its ability to trap gas. - Theories suggest that bran may physically puncture gas cells or act as sites of weakness where gas bubbles coalesce and escape during fermentation and baking. - Bran competes with gluten for water absorption, leading to reduced dough extensibility and elasticity. 4️⃣ 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 - Given these challenges, wholemeal bread formulations often include high-protein wheat or added vital wheat gluten to compensate for the disruptive effects of bran. - Even so, the gas retention efficiency of wholemeal dough remains lower than that of refined white flour, necessitating modifications in mixing time, hydration levels, and fermentation techniques to optimize loaf volume. 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story! #breadscience #glutenformation #bakeryinsights Source: lnkd.in/dTbC4qkK

❄️ 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙧𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 ❄️ Water of crystallization refers to water molecules trapped within a compound's crystalline structure during precipitation. These molecules are bound by strong forces and require significant energy to be released. For example, copper sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4.5H2O) loses four of its five water molecules at approximately 100°C, with the last one released at 250°C. In the 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, this phenomenon manifests as sucrose hydrate crystals in icings and sugar-based toppings. These "crystalline growths," "craters," or "eruptions" can degrade product quality and visual appeal, especially in frozen or stored products. 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨 - Sucrose hydrates develop as needle-like crystal formations, growing over time due to changes in temperature and humidity. - Initially appearing as dull, grayish spots, these crystalline formations expand as water evaporates, disrupting the smooth texture of icings and sugar coatings. - This defect is particularly problematic in frozen bakery products, where fluctuations in temperature promote recrystallization. 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙧𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 - 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: Maintaining stable storage conditions below -30°F helps prevent sucrose hydrate formation. - 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Replacing part of the sucrose content with corn syrup, invert sugar, or maltose disrupts the crystalline structure, reducing the likelihood of hydrate crystal growth. - 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Proper packaging and moisture control during storage can minimize water migration, which plays a key role in crystal formation. - 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Adjusting sugar concentration and incorporating emulsifiers or stabilizers can help manage water activity and inhibit unwanted crystallization. #bakeryscience #sugarcrystals #foodchemistry 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story! Source: tinyurl.com/4uf9fuyy

🥯 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🥯 It demands precise control over dough composition and processing to ensure consistency in texture, shape, and flavor. 1️⃣𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 - Bagel dough requires high-protein flour (12-14%) to develop a strong gluten network. - This ensures structural integrity during shaping, proofing, and boiling, preventing deformation and excessive extensibility. 2️⃣ 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 Bagels need low hydration levels, typically ranging between 50-58%. This contributes to: - 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: The low hydration limits excessive gas formation, producing the characteristic chewy texture. - 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Lower hydration enhances machinability in automated production lines, reducing stickiness and ensuring uniform shaping. 3️⃣ 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 Cold fermentation is commonly used, with proofing times ranging from 12 to 24 hours at refrigeration temperatures. This process: - Enhances flavor complexity through extended enzymatic activity. - Improves gluten strength, reducing the risk of collapse during boiling. - Maintains the integrity of the central hole, preventing it from closing during baking. 4️⃣ 𝘽𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘼 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 Boiling bagels in water with maltose and baking soda before baking is crucial for achieving the traditional dense and chewy texture. The process lasts approximately 30-60 seconds per side and triggers biochemical transformations: - 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: At 60-70°C, starch granules absorb water and swell, forming a gel-like outer layer that stabilizes the crust. - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Gluten proteins undergo structural changes, solidifying the bagel’s shape and preventing excessive oven spring. The addition of maltose and baking soda to the boiling water further refines texture and crust properties: - 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲 contributes to surface firmness, enhances the Maillard reaction, and imparts a subtle sweetness. - 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 raises the water’s pH, accelerating crust browning and reinforcing surface texture. 5️⃣ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Baking at 220-240°C ensures rapid crust formation while preserving internal moisture. - Overproofed or overly hydrated dough may collapse during baking, compromising the desired structure. Key baking parameters include: - Maillard reaction; the interaction between amino acids and reducing sugars produces the characteristic golden-brown hue and enhances flavor. #bagelproduction #doughscience #industrialbaking 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story! Source: https://lnkd.in/dAgJt-ur https://lnkd.in/dzMfGWRd Empire Bakery Equipment

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣? While the process may seem straightforward-expansion, moisture loss, crust formation, and setting-each stage is governed by fundamental principles of food science and thermodynamics. 1️⃣ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨: 𝙂𝙖𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 - Yeast activity continues as the dough temperature rises. - Gas production slows when the dough exceeds 43°C and ceases around 55°C. - Due to low thermal conductivity, the dough center remains cooler, allowing further carbon dioxide production. - Internal gas expansion contributes to "oven spring," causing rapid dough rise. - Additional expansion occurs due to: * Steam pressure. * Thermal expansion of trapped air. * Proper gas retention is crucial; weak dough may collapse. 2️⃣ 𝙈𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - Moisture loss increases as baking progresses, especially at the surface. - Dehydration forms a crisp, appealing crust. - The Maillard reaction develops golden-brown hues and distinct flavors. - Starch Gelatinization and Enzymatic Reactions - Starch granules absorb water and swell (gelatinization), starting at ~60°C. - Higher temperatures accelerate enzyme activity, breaking starch into dextrins and maltose. - This process influences crumb texture and sweetness. 3️⃣ 𝙁𝙤𝙖𝙢-𝙩𝙤-𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 - Dough initially forms a foam-like structure with gas bubbles separated by gluten films. - Water evaporation and protein denaturation make these films rigid. - Gas pressures rupture protective barriers, converting foam into an interconnected sponge structure. - By 92–96°C, all necessary transformations are complete: * Moisture loss. * Starch gelatinization. * Protein denaturation. * Gas exchange. - Additional baking further reduces moisture and enhances crust texture. In the video, two different ovens can be seen: a deck oven from Bongard, where each deck heats up according to a selected recipe, and a rack oven with multiple rotating trays from MIWE Michael Wenz GmbH. #doughbaking #breadscience #ovenprocess #bakeryinsights #foodchemistry 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story!

𝙤𝙫𝙚 & 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙: 𝘼 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙧 💕🍞 In baking, just like in love, the right ingredients, patience, and care make all the difference. This Valentine's Day, we celebrate the warmth of freshly baked bread and the connections it brings. Whether shared with a loved one or enjoyed solo, a heart-shaped loaf is a reminder that love—like great baking—takes time, passion, and a little bit of magic. With Love 💕 Maite Carricaburu #ValentinesDay #BakingWithLove #BakeryIndustry

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙋𝙪𝙛𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮? 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story! #puffpastry #bakeryscience #doughlamination #bakingindustry #foodengineering Source: lnkd.in/dTbC4qkK

𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 🍪 Syntegon offers a range of packaging machines tailored for cookies and crackers, ensuring both efficiency and product care. These solutions are designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, enabling quick responses to changing production demands with varying degrees of automation. #bakeryautomation #foodpackaging #smartprocessing Source: www.syntegon.com

🥐 𝙋𝙪𝙛𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 : 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 ⏳ Laminated products require precise dough rheology to achieve their layered structure. Dough elasticity, extensibility, and fat distribution are key to texture and volume. 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮? During lamination, repeated sheeting and folding alter dough rheology. Mechanical work increases elasticity while reducing extensibility, making the dough prone to tearing. This can disrupt dough-fat layering, compromising lift and structure. If steam escapes through holes in the dough layers during baking, volume and flakiness suffer. Resting periods counteract these effects by allowing the dough to relax. Over time, it becomes less elastic and more extensible, reducing sheeting stress and preserving distinct dough-fat layers, essential for high-quality laminated products. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩? --> It depends on the flour type: ✅ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 (𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻, 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻): - Requires longer resting periods to reach the ideal rheological state. - The elastic gluten network needs more time for relaxation to ensure smooth sheeting. - Without enough rest, the dough remains tight and prone to tearing. ✅ 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 (𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻, 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻): - Enters the optimum rheological zone faster and requires shorter resting periods but is 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 to process delays. - Over-resting weak flour can cause excessive softening, reducing its ability to hold lamination. 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙄𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨? --> It depends on production needs ✅ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Weak flour is preferable as it allows rapid production without extended resting periods. However, it lacks tolerance for unexpected delays. ✅ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Strong flour is better as it maintains dough integrity, leading to consistent results, well-defined layers, and superior lift. 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story! #puffpastry #bakeryscience #doughlamination #bakingindustry #foodengineering Source: lnkd.in/dTbC4qkK

𝘾𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩   One of the most frequent defects we see on cakes is commonly known as 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀. These speckles result from sugar recrystallization during baking, typically due to the reduction of moisture in the crust. 𝙈𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 Sugar spots arise when moisture loss during baking increases the sugar-to-water ratio, causing sugar to come out of the solution and recrystallize on the surface. Factors contributing to this phenomenon are: 1️⃣  𝗠𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Recipe modifications that decrease moisture content, such as substituting butter or other fats containing a proportion of water with a white fat containing no water, can trigger sugar crystallization. - The same can occur when replacing other ingredients with drier alternatives. 2️⃣ 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 - Coarse sugar dissolves slowly, leaving undissolved crystals that form white speckles. 3️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 - In flour-batter or blending-mixing methods, sugar can be dissolved in the water phase before incorporation. - In sugar-batter mixing, sugar exceeding the fat content should be dissolved in the liquid portion before addition. - In all-in mixing, pre-dissolution of coarse sugar is crucial to avoid sugar spots. 4️⃣ 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Lower than optimal baking temperatures prolong exposure to drying conditions, increasing surface sugar crystallization. - Low oven humidity can exacerbate moisture loss, enhancing the potential for sugar spots. 5️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - When the batter rests too long before entering the oven, surface drying occurs, increasing the likelihood of sugar recrystallization. 6️⃣ 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 - Batter overflow, often called a ‘sugar ring,’ can lead to localized sugar spotting. Adjusting batter weight or increasing paper band height minimizes overflow and subsequent sugar crystallization. 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 - Optimize Sugar Dissolution: Use fine-grained sugar and, where necessary, pre-dissolve it in liquid ingredients before mixing. - Control Moisture Content: Ensure a balanced water-to-sugar ratio, particularly when altering formulations. - Adjust Baking Conditions: Maintain optimal oven temperatures and introduce controlled humidity where feasible. - Minimize Standing Time: Reduce resting time before baking, especially in high-speed production lines. In conveyor ovens, minimizing resting time or using an atomized water spray at entry prevents this issue. - Modify Scaling and Molds: Prevent batter overflow in round cakes by refining scaling weight and adjusting paper band height. 👉 💬 Any experiences to share with us?? - We’d love to hear your story! Source: lnkd.in/dTbC4qkK