Dupont Nutrischolars Awards Fuelling Innovation In The Indian Bakery Industry

The Indian bakery industry is expanding exponentially along with the evolving Indian consumer interests.

Indian consumers are looking for baked foods with increased health and wellness quotient. The bakery industry is responding with new products that are low in fat and sugar; free from sugar; and enriched with protein and fibre. Bakery and snack manufacturers are striving to develop healthier snack alternatives with multi-grains, whole grains and even millets. These product developments require extensive cost and time investments, to redesign the existing products as well as to develop a new range.

The Indian bakery market poses challenges across two distinct categories; one is cost-effective baked goods for mass consumption, and the second is the premium range of products incorporated with novel ingredients and improved sensory attributes. The key problem faced by the industry is to balance the cost and taste of the baked foods.

The Specialty Products Division of DowDuPont combines in-depth knowledge of food and nutrition with current science and research. This helps add value to the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries.