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Ditching DATEM and Cutting Costs: The Enzyme You Might Be Missing
For decades, DATEM (Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Monoglycerides) has been the industry standard for volume.
 • Maite Carricaburu
The 2026 Obsession with “Swalty” and the Architecture of the Bite.
While taste remains crucial, it is no longer the primary driver of innovation. A transversal analysis of emerging market trends reveals a profound shift…
 • Maite Carricaburu
🥖 Sourdough Margins, Egg-Free Tech & Fixing Frozen Defects
Strategies to cut commodity costs, reduce waste in the freezer, and boost line efficiency.
 • Maite Carricaburu
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How to Prevent Bagels From Collapsing After Boiling
Bagel collapse is a common issue in both artisanal and industrial bakeries.
 • Maite Carricaburu
0:29
Transforming Dough Waste into Value: Slurry Rework Systems
Slurry systems provide a controlled and efficient method to recycle dough scraps or leftover baked pieces by converting them into a pumpable liquid…
 • Maite Carricaburu

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Why Some Bread Crumbs Are Too Soft for Slicing, and Why Loaf Sides Collapse
Crumb firmness during cooling is essential for maintaining slicing performance and final product quality.
 • Maite Carricaburu
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From 90 Minutes to 5 Minutes: How Vacuum Cooling Transforms Bakery Operations
Vacuum cooling has moved from a niche innovation to a strategic solution for industrial bakeries seeking faster throughput, tighter process control, and…
 • Maite Carricaburu
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Why Milk Bread Is So Soft
Milk bread, often associated with Japanese shokupan, is known for its exceptionally soft, tender crumb and delicate structure.
 • Maite Carricaburu
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Inline NIR for Bakeries: Real-Time Quality Control for a Smarter Production Line
Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a real-time, non-destructive analytical technique used to instantly measure the composition of food materials.
 • Maite Carricaburu
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Automated Ingredient Handling
Faster, Safer Bakery Production
 • Maite Carricaburu
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How Simple Changes Reduced Waste and Downtime
Chaucer Foods UK, a manufacturer of croutons for the salad and pizza industries, was facing a frustrating and expensive problem: their existing crouton…
 • Maite Carricaburu
2:23
Hand vs. Machine: Craftsmanship, Economics and Scaling in Bread Decoration
In the bakery industry, the way a product looks often carries as much weight as how it tastes.
 • Maite Carricaburu
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Industrial Donut Lines: Which Is Better, Extrusion or Sheeting?
These methods define not only the efficiency of the process but also the texture, yield, and sensory qualities of the final product.
 • Maite Carricaburu
Open Crumb vs Tight Crumb: The Hydration Factor
The amount of water defines the behavior of gluten, gas retention, and starch gelatinization, ultimately shaping the bread’s internal architecture.
 • Maite Carricaburu
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