What is the improver?

Modifier refers to a substance that can improve the quality and performance of products. Food improver can improve the properties of dough and improve the quality and flavor of food by adding a small amount of food-grade raw materials into food ingredients.

The types of food improvers can be divided into: water-retaining agent, anti-caking agent, filler, emulsifier, thickener, gluten enhancer, acidity regulator, sweetener, color fixative, food preservative, antioxidant, flour whitening agent, enzyme preparation, water quality improver, etc.

Food and beverage manufacturers use taste modifiers on various processed foods to take advantage of their advantages. The main function of taste improver is to improve the taste of food, and it is also helpful to improve the appearance of food in the processing flow, which will make food taste good and increase its attractiveness. With the rapid growth of fast food consumption, the overall demand for processed food is also increasing. The increasing demand of enterprises for bread and cakes, convenience foods and consumer-led processed foods has promoted the development of the global taste improver market.

Extended data:

Application of improver in bread;

1, improve the rheological properties of dough, improve the handling performance and mechanical processing performance of dough (beating resistance, preventing shelf collapse before and after entering the furnace, etc. ).

2. Improve the rapid expansion of the furnace to make the crown stand upright and full.

3. Significantly increase the volume of the finished product by 30- 100% (depending on the specific powder quality and formula).

4. Improve the internal organizational structure of the finished product to make it uniform, delicate, white and distinct.

5. Improve the taste and make the bread thick and sweet.

6. Improve the water retention of bread, delay the aging of finished products and extend the shelf life.

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