Bakery Review - April - May 2022

In this issue

This summer brings new hope and inspiration for the food business, and bakers are eager to unveil treats for the season. Traditional summer fruits such as mangoes and strawberries will once again lead the way along with citrus flavors like lemon and lime. Exotic fruits and passion fruit could also make a splash, as there’s plenty of potential for experimentation.
The cover story looks at the magical charm that mango desserts have not only in India but all around the globe. The list of desserts is endless.
Business story discuses at all aspects of cookies and the rising market for these scrumptious tidbits.
There is no limit to the creativity with chocolate work. The ingredients section talks about various ways to handle the chocolate, and how it can create magic in the hands of a chef. Muffins come in an almost endless variety of flavours. In the product section we discuss why the popularity of muffins has increased with the growth in demand of other bakery and confectionary products. Dairy section talks about how chefs access to all kinds of options when it comes to butter.

NRAI's First Cloud Kitchen Convention

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)'s Mumbai Chapter held India's biggest Cloud Kitchen Convention powered by PetPooja. Established in the year 1982, NRAI is the voice of the Indian Restaurant Industry that has successfully provided opportunities to educate various hospitality chains on the avenues of technology, marketing, operations and more by keeping up with the trends.

4 mins

ITALMOPA Launch “Pure Flour from Europe” Campaign

ITALMOPA - the Italian Association of Millers has launched a strategic initiative to promote exports of soft wheat flour into India called “Pure Flour from Europe”. The campaign aim is to raise awareness of the versatility, high-quality, unadulterated and safe flour.

2 mins

Has the snacking segment transformed? How about its future?

The answer to the first question is a resounding—YES! Snacking, as a practice and sector, has transformed completely since the first mention of the virus. Health was a priority pre-pandemic, but being locked at home which continuing to maximise work output has put immense strain on us all. The result’s that we’ve fallen back on old habits that provide comfort. Hence, our snacking behaviours have been invariably affected.

3 mins

Desserts That Will Make You Exclaim Go ManGo!

It is summer, the time when the king of fruits – Mango – makes its appearance and casts a magical spell on the entire populace, be they young or old. From children to senior citizens one finds everyone enjoying mangoes not only in its original format but also as desserts. Bakeries and F&B outlets vie with each other to create magical conceptions that will not only please the eye but also the taste buds. Ashok Malkani looks at the magical charm that mango desserts have not only in India but all around the globe. The list of desserts is endless and what is more – mangoes also have health benefits.

10+ mins

Cookie is Cocky ...in the Indian market

Demand for healthy bakery products, particularly cookies, is increasing in India due to active lifestyle of consumers' looking for convenient eating options. Millennials, who form a major percentage of the working population in India, are a driving force behind the consumer trends today. As far as bakery products are concerned, they desire for healthy products with high nutritional values. Cookies which are not only healthy and nutritious but can also be consumed as snacks are becoming popular globally. Ashok Malkani takes a kaleidoscopic look at all aspects of cookies and the rising market for these scrumptious tidbits.

9 mins

Comprehending Butter

Butter has always fascinated all for its malleability and richness as also the way it transforms a dish, making it exotic from the simple. Most of us at home use plain salted or sometimes unsalted butter for baking purposes, but Chefs have access to all kinds of magical options when it comes to butter.

4 mins

Chocolate: In the Hands of Pastry Chef

There are many ways to use chocolate as decoration but a normal dark or white chocolate with a liquid texture for an easier manipulation is used in this type of work, as it does not require any special taste. For a chocolate show piece I personally use a normal 55% cocoa for the moulding and the body of my piece.

5 mins

Embellishing Breakfast Menu

Muffins come in an almost endless variety of flavours. Usually they are available in the sweet form but they are also available in the savoury form. They should have a soft texture, less moisture and be like a nicely raised cake.

6 mins

Probable Occupational Hazards in Bakery

Baking bread can become a dangerous career. The late and great cookery writer Margaret Costa cautioned that "Beware of making that first loaf." Bakers have to pay heed to the dangers prevalent in the small and as well as large bakeries, while working in them.

7 mins

Contamination of Eggs in India

Generally speaking, most poultry farms in India follow poor rearing practices. There is every likelihood that many of them could be using contaminated feeds or using feed ingredients without any knowledge of their nutritive content which can eventually negatively influence the quality of egg production.

3 mins

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Bakery Review Magazine Description:

Bakery Review Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine published by HAMMER Publishers Pvt. Ltd. It is one of the only magazines in India exclusively focused on the bakery industry. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the latest trends and developments in the bakery industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to the bakery industry, including:

* New products and technologies: Bakery Review Magazine covers the latest new products and technologies in the bakery industry, such as new baking equipment, ingredients, and packaging solutions.
* Industry trends and developments: Bakery Review Magazine also covers the latest industry trends and developments, such as the growing popularity of artisanal baking and the increasing demand for healthier bakery products.
* Business and management advice: Bakery Review Magazine also features articles on business and management advice for bakery owners and operators.
* Recipes and baking tips: Bakery Review Magazine also features recipes and baking tips from leading pastry chefs and bakers.

Bakery Review Magazine is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the bakery industry in India. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the industry, or who is looking for insights from leading experts in the field.