Description
Dry Wheat Gluten is used in the bread industry to
supplement the gluten proteins already naturally present in flour
and subsequent dough. To the baker gluten adds valuable
properties:
- increased dough strength
- better gas retention and elasticity, which gives products good
structure and uniform shape to bread
- better water absorption and retention, improving yield, product
softness and extending shelf life of bread
- enhanced flavour
An example of additional gluten being added to the ingredients
of a bakery product is in the manufacture of hamburger buns. The
addition of gluten to the dough provides the elasticity needed so
that the buns retain a uniform shape when filled.
Gluten can also be a useful ingredient in products other than
bakery products, as the following examples highlight:
- Batter: Ensuring a durable adhesion of batter crusts to foods
is a quality problem, especially in frozen foods. Using a dusting
of gluten powder before applying the batter vastly improves the
adhesion in both hot and cold temperatures and the results are
comparable to (more expensive) egg. The gluten also assists with
food moisture as the product is better sealed and the surface crust
that results is crispier and more appealing.
- Pasta: Pasta manufacturers prefer to use semolina made from
Durum wheat as it produces better quality pasta. However the
addition of gluten to semolina made from other wheat varieties can
improve their suitability for pasta doughs.
- Meat products: Gluten is widely used in processed meats, as a
binding and enriching ingredient. It is used in beef, pork and
chicken sausage products and as a common ingredient of pizza
toppings.
Also, the Dry Wheat Gluten is used for feeds production
to enhance the protein content in a final product.
We offer the Dry Wheat Gluten whith the following
characteristics
Colur - from cream till yellow or light brown
Without foreign smell and taste
Moisture - max 6,0%
Protein - min *2,*0%
Ash - max 0,8%
Water Binding Capacity - min **0 - **0%
NON Melamine
NON GMO
Shelf life - *4 months from the date of production
