how other ingredients in the formula can help or hurt emulsifier functionality. Emulsifiers are often paired with oxidizing agents and enzymes to improve functionality, so all ingredients in the formula need to be evaluated to identify the best emulsifier. How do emulsifiers help optimize fats and oils within a bakery formulation? Emulsifiers can be blended into fats to create specialized shortenings like cake and icing shortening. Developers can then add the emulsified shortening without having to make any special process changes. Emulsifiers can help crystallize slower crystallizing fats by acting as crystal promotors. This can be helpful when moving away from trans fats and hydrogenated fats. In cake mixes, emulsifiers can be added to replace a portion of the solid fat. What are some of the challenges when working with emulsifiers, and how can those challenges be addressed? Choosing the right emulsifier for the product is important and can save you a lot of time if done correctly from " SINCE SO MANY FACTORS CAN IMPACT FINAL PRODUCT QUALITY, IT'S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE ROLE YOU NEED EMULSIFIERS TO PLAY IN THE PRODUCT. " Drew Ladd, IFF the start. Understanding the production process and systems in place plays an important role. In production environments, the ability to scale and handle the ingredients should also be considered. Some micro scaling systems have difficulty precisely scaling hydrated emulsifiers, and dry emulsifiers can clump if not stored properly. Emulsifiers typically need to be hydrated or combined with ingredients in the proper stages of mixing for greater functionality. Understanding if an emulsifier needs to be pre-hydrated or how ingredients are added in the mixing bowl can impact the functionality of the emulsifier. Understanding the stages of mixing for your product can help optimize the emulsifiers. RAISE THE GAME IFF: Baking solutions for an industry that never stops * Emulsifiers * Enzymes * Hydrocolloids * Food Protection * Fibers * Proteins * Inclusions * Flavors * Seasonings * Natural Colors Take your bread and sweet goods to the next level with our strong heritage in food ingredients and our toolbox of emulsifiers and enzymes. Baking never stands still. To keep it all on track you need a partner with the right knowledge of the whole process, that not only helps you to deliver perfectly today, but one which looks beyond to prepare for what your customers will need tomorrow. Ready to raise the game? Scan the QR code to learn more. ©2024 by International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF is a Registered Trademark. All Rights Reservedhttps://www.iff.com/portfolio/markets/food-beverage/bakery/