The Baker Vol 17 No 6
June 2013
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Editorial



Inside Track
Our snippets on movers and shakers in the baking/confectionery and related
industries. Read more...



Par-baked & Frozen Products - There’s nothing
“half-baked” about these products
The popularity of par- and fully-baked goods that get finished off at point
of sale or taken home for later consumption continues unabated. Read more...



Special Feature - Flat breads stretch the bread category
Tortillas and flat breads such as tramazzini and pita have become the greatest
thing since sliced bread. Read more...



Bread Packaging - A new take on bread packaging
A revolutionary new type of sterilized packaging tackles the problem of staling.
Read more...



Yeast - “the soul of the bread”
“Bread deals with living things, with giving life, with growth, with the seed,
the grain that nurtures. It is not coincidence that we say bread is the staff of
life.” – Louis Pasteur Read more...



Baking with chocolate
Although chocolate has been eaten since at least 1400BC, the way we eat it is a relatively recent invention. Read more...



Specialised Ingredients - Emulsifiers - Tough, dry, stale, leathery, tasteless...
The processing, distribution and storage of these products necessitates the use of
food additives to maintain the quality and freshness that consumers expect.
Emulsifiers, are commonly used in many food products. Read more...



Small Baker's Forum
No-crust potato, rice and ham quiche Read more...


Company Profile - Keeping it cold for sure, 24/7
This is a company that gives their clients’ requirements top priority. Read more...



Transport - Temperature controlled distribution
Safe transport of par-baked and frozen goods requires an understanding and
knowledge of packing, refrigeration and the construction of refrigerated or
insulated vehicles. Read more...



Labour Law - The payment of bonuses
It must be understood that Labour Law is silent on the question of bonuses.
This means that the payment or non-payment of bonuses is a matter entirely
for the employer to decide, and to negotiate with employees. Read more...