In the world of baking, achieving the perfect texture and consistency in dough is an art form. Whether you’re crafting delicate pastries or hearty bread, the key lies in understanding the science behind the ingredients. Enter dough conditioners – the unsung heroes of the baking world. Thymly Products stands out as a reliable provider of quality ingredients designed to elevate your baking game.
What are dough conditioners?
Dough conditioners are ingredients that improve dough processing, as well as the overall quality of baked products in high-speed production environments. They are available as concentrates or dry mixes. Most often, they’re found in no-time dough/straight dough systems. They work by altering the gluten structure, enhancing dough elasticity, and providing better gas retention during fermentation. This results in improved volume, texture, and shelf life of baked goods.
Conditioners usually contain multiple individual ingredients for specific functions. Some examples are:
- pH regulators
- Mineral yeast food
- Enzymes
- Redox agents
- Emulsifiers
- Vital wheat gluten (VWG)
Commercial production
Dough conditioners are produced as fine, food-grade ingredients. For example, enzymes can be produced through industrial fermentations using food-grade microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. They can also be extracted and purified from animal or plant sources. However, they are more expensive than their chemical-based counterparts.
Application
Dough conditioners help with:
- Consistent outcome and quality
- Mechanical dough processing
- Optimizing the supply chain
Function of Dough Conditioners
Dough conditioners can help improve:
- Dough handling properties
- Gas production by yeast
- Gas retention by gluten matrix
- The volume of baked goods
- Crumb structure and texture
- Crust development and color
- Product general appearance and symmetry
- Sliceability of the baked product
- Shelf life by delaying the onset of staling
Thymly Products has been a trusted name in the baking industry for over five decades, consistently delivering high-quality ingredients to bakeries, food manufacturers, and culinary professionals. Their range of dough conditioners is no exception, designed to meet the diverse needs of bakers across various applications. Thymly Products works with customers to create the best ingredient solutions for their baking needs. This has been the core of our business for many years. If you are interested in learning more please reach out to your sales representative or call 410-658-4820. We would be happy to talk with you.
