Short Bite
Modular improver that enhances shortness of bite and chewability in soft bakery products.
Short bite is the opposite of chewiness. It reflects the ease to tear or break off a piece of bread, as well as the ease of chewing. Particularly in sweet bakery products and filled snacks, consumers expect a short bite.
Typical application
Packaging: 25 kg bag - Shelf life: 9 months
Short Bite
Both crumb and crust influence the chewiness of bread. The crumb looses its short bite through excessive moistness or when there are high quantities of gluten in the flour. The crust becomes leathery after baking. Puratos has identified enzymes, emulsifiers and hydrocolloids in optimal combinations that influence bite in different ways. At Puratos, short bite is measured both mechanically and through sensorial analysis.
Benefits
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For the consumer
- Short bite makes filled products more convenient and enjoyable to eat.
- Children prefer products with a short bite.
- Reduces the stickiness of fresh bread.
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For the industrial baker
- Lowered fat content without compromising texture.
- Easy to use: improved shortness of bite and chewability without reformulating improver and recipe.
Tested and approved
The short bite properties of two sweet buns are evaluated by tearing the buns apart. The bun with Soft'r Intens Short Bite breaks earlier and with less force required, both signs of superior short bite.
The Puratos Group provides innovative ingredients and tailor made solutions to the bakery, patisserie & chocolate sectors.
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