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INCLUSIONS
Savory flavors
and inclusions
are showing up in
a wide range of
bakery products
thanks to consumer
curiosity.
Parker Products
business development of Pecan Deluxe Candy Co. " There's
a maple bacon-flavored toffee that goes in many applications.
Here's an added bonus: The bacon flavor is kosher. A
true culinary win is our Parmesan-coated pine nuts. "
The company has also seen interest in its garlicseasoned
nuts and spiced pumpkin seeds, which are
seasoned with ginger, cinnamon and cloves, according
to Claudia Granda, vice president of research and
development.
Pralining is the function of coating nuts in a sugar
(candy) solution until brown and crisp, creating a
crunchy shell. This functions as a barrier to maintain
piece integrity.
" Our praline ingredients hold up well in all types
of bakery applications, both batters and doughs, " said
Paula Simons, research and development manager,
Pecan Deluxe Candy Co. " We have pralined black pepper
pumpkin seeds that are a very popular inclusion. We
have done some development work on cheddar cookies
and crunches that contain cheese and give a salty and
cheesy hit. These crunchy baked pieces stand out well in
softer baked goods, such as apple puree-based cookies
with the crunchy cheddar cookie inclusions baked in for
a cheddar apple pie concept. "
Glanbia Nutritionals produces edible glitter that can
be colored and flavored. The glitter is heat stable and tolerant
to the high temperatures of frying and baking.
" Glitter can serve as a visual cue in savory foods, " said
Lorie Pillsbury, senior product manager. " Red can signal
heat or a specific vegetable, such as pimentos, tomatoes,
red peppers or radishes. Green, orange and yellow can
also be used to suggest the presence of vegetable pieces
such as carrots, spinach and kale. If the customer is mixing
a savory flavor with some sweet notes, or a savory
flavor with fruit, the glitter can be used to visualize the
nondominant flavor, thereby enhancing the perception of
its taste. Additionally, glitter might be used for combination
food flavors, such as chicken and biscuits, tacos, etc. "
The glitter can also be made into shapes and comes in
soluble and insoluble forms for additional creativity. A
flavor change effect, for example, can be achieved by
incorporating one flavor into a fast-release glitter and a
second flavor into a slow-release glitter.
" Consumers are drawn to certain food products over
MOISTURE MIGRATION IS ONE
OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
CONSIDERATIONS, AS THIS IMPACTS
QUALITY AND SHELF LIFE.
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others not only because of how they taste and smell but
also because of how they appear visually, " said Donna
Wamsley, senior director product strategy at Glanbia
Nutritionals. " Specific colors may be associated with
particular foods or food properties; therefore, color also
influences the perception of flavor in various ways. Since
color is often the first element noticed of a food product,
glitter is an excellent way to add sensory cues of flavor
expectations. "
Lesaffre recently launched artisan seeds and semolina
toppings to transform existing formulations into new
products or limited-time offerings. The seeds inclusion
combines flax, oats and millet and undergoes a fermentation
process.
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