Reinventing the Bakery: Sourdough and Nutritional Alternative Flours that Make a Difference
In the dynamic landscape of the UK bakery industry, one trend stands out: an increasing demand for sourdough bread. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence (1), this trend is partly due to the rise of brunch culture, where sourdough bread is particularly appreciated for its distinctive flavor and texture. Consumers are increasingly looking for innovative products, unique flavors, and health-beneficial ingredients. In response, bakers are constantly experimenting with a range of alternative flours to meet these expectations and trends.
In this context, AIT Ingredients from the Episens Wheat Pole is proud to introduce two innovative products from its Nutri+ and Lévia ranges: Vital Painte and Lévia Néo Buckwheat.
Vital Painte, from the Nutri+ range, is a premix (that allows to obtain the high fiber claim (2)). It uses spent grain flours of cereal origin, thus minimizing environmental impact. This premix facilitates the baking process by increasing the hydration of recipes, thereby reducing costs and preparation time.
On the other hand, Lévia Néo Buckwheat, from the Lévia range by Episens, is an innovative solution for pre-fermentation. Easy to use, it offers fermentation at room temperature without acidity uptake or microbiological risks. This translates into a high-quality finished product, with superior alveolation, a rich crumb, and a thin, crispy crust. Furthermore, Lévia Néo Buckwheat can be stored for up to 24 hours in positive cold, providing additional flexibility for bakers.
These two products will be presented as major innovations at the Baking Forum 2025, thus illustrating the commitment of AIT Ingredients and the Episens Wheat Pole to provide solutions that meet current bakery trends.
To learn more about these innovative products, do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you and presenting these innovations to you in person.
(1) https://www.mordorintelligence.com/fr/industry-reports/europe-sourdough-industry?utm_source=chatgpt.com
(2) For the strict respect of the communicated recipe.
