STORY: BAKO launches Lallemand’s VitaD® for UK bakers

BAKO has launched a vitamin D premix for use in bread, rolls and fine bakery goods, under an exclusive UK wholesale distribution agreement with Lallemand, a global leader in the development, production and marketing of yeast, bacteria and specialty ingredients.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, Lallemand’s VitaD® is a blend of vitamin D2 yeast and wheat flour that can enable bakers to make a ‘natural source of vitamin D’ labelling claim*.

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a number of health complaints, serious diseases and conditions, which has led to an increase in demand from consumers for vitamin D rich products.

BAKO’s Technical Baker Claire Powell said: “With its well-established immune function benefits, more and more consumers are seeking to incorporate vitamin D into their diets, which can be especially important in countries in the Northern Hemisphere, where vitamin D from sunlight is less abundant.

“VitaD® is quick and easy to use. Simply added at the beginning of mixing, it does not alter the taste of bread or the fermenting power of the yeast and gives no aroma or aftertaste in use.

“With a shelf life of 12 months, it is suitable for use in bread and other bakery products such as pastries, cookies, scones and cake mixes, but the usage levels would need to be tailored to suit the individual requirements of the product.

“Customers can seek technical assistance and further advice on dosage from BAKO’s technical team if required.”

Established over fifty years, BAKO Group distributes bakery products to customers across the UK from three national depots in Durham, Preston and Wimbledon. With a multi-temperature fleet of over 70 vehicles, the company provides independent bakers and caterers with a wide range of ingredients and finished products from quality suppliers, as well as its own BAKO Select branded range.

BAKO Group’s full list of divisions includes BAKO Ltd, BAKO Northern and Scotland, and BAKO South Eastern.

Its industry accreditations include the BRC Global Standard for storage and distribution.

For more information go to www.bako.co.uk