Fresher for longer
Ensure softness, elasticity and moistness during shelf life
Fresher for longer
Why bakers dislike stale baked goods
Stale, dry bakery products are a problem for bakers. Stale-returns may account for as much as 10-15% of output. So staling has a significant financial impact.
Baked goods that stay soft and moist during storage are less likely to be returned. This lets bakers reduce unwanted stale-returns and food waste.
Freshness solutions give more operational flexibility. Because the products stay fresh longer, there’s more time for planning, production and distribution.
Consumers prefer soft, moist bread
Consumers expect a lot when it comes to the texture of packaged bread. “Soft,” “tender,” “delicate” – these are some of the claims of new brands.
Surveys show that consumers value the sensory quality of moistness. Consumer panels that rated a particular bread high in “moistness” and “tenderness” also gave it a higher “like” score. And a top reason to throw bread out was “dryness.”
SmartBake® – save time testing formulations
SmartBake® – save time testing formulations
Novozymes SmartBake® makes it fast and efficient to validate your formulations and enzyme dosage so you can get started with the right trials. Simply enter the most important recipe parameters and get an instant enzyme recommendation and dosage range for your formulation.
Based on our 30 years’ experience in fresh-keeping enzymes, we developed this free digital tool to help you optimize your formulations, speed up trials and reduce time to market.
How enzymes help
How enzymes help
What causes bread to go stale, and how can enzymes slow that process down? Watch the 2-minute video to learn how enzymes can extend bread’s natural freshness and help reduce the amount of wasted bread.
Today’s consumers demand more from packaged baked goods. Bread and tortillas need to not only be healthy, but also taste freshly baked. Cakes need to look attractive and taste delicious. And they all need to accomplish this in the most natural way possible. This presents a challenge to the baking industry.
The loss of fresh eating quality in these types of baked goods is caused by changes in the starch structure of the flour that start to occur immediately after baking. With the use of enzymes – selective alpha-amylases – this starch structure can be modified to prolong the freshness that consumers love.
Fighting food waste
Fighting food waste
Every year, a staggering one-quarter to one-third of all food produced for human consumption goes to waste. And, when looking at totals by weight, bread often tops the list of food waste that could have been avoided.
In developed markets, as much as 25-27% of that total food waste occurs at the household level. Meanwhile, in emerging markets, only about 10-12% of food is thrown away once it has already reached the household. Here, a larger portion is lost during storage and transport.
Many Western governments are enacting policies to combat this growing issue. Unfortunately, in developing regions, expensive upgrades to the food distribution network may be necessary in addition. But biological solutions also exist that can extend bread’s freshness as well as enhance its appearance.
Learn more about the unique challenges facing developed markets as they strive to reduce food waste as well as those that face emerging markets.
Calculate your carbon footprint
Calculate your carbon footprint
How much CO2 can you save by reducing bread waste with Novozymes Novamyl® 3D?
Our new Freshness Calculator helps assess your impact on the environment.
Translate the benefits of Novamyl® into quantifiable contributions to your company´s stainability and profitability goals by adding six simple data points.
Health-conscious consumers revive ancient wheats
Health-conscious consumers revive ancient wheats
As consumers become more health conscious, the baking industry has sharpened its focus on producing breads that don’t just taste good, but are also perceived as more healthy.
Now, many consumers are looking for that next level of healthy baked goods. That’s where bread made with ancient wheats, such as spelt or emmer, enter the picture. But while these breads may be the next big thing, they also tend to dry quickly, and can become hard and firm in a shorter period of time.
Learn how bread improvers can overcome the hurdles of ancient wheats.
The rising middle class
The rising middle class
In markets like China, India and those of the Middle East and Africa, a rising middle class with increased disposable income means consumer trends are changing.
Surveys show that these consumers are more inclined to purchase both traditional and Western baked goods. But while their buying behavior may be changing, their eating habits haven’t necessarily. That’s why, in many regions, breads still have to retain the freshness needed for bendability - both for folding and when being used as a carrier.
Additionally, on-the-go and healthier foods, as well as those that stay fresher, longer, could all be big opportunities for the baking industry.
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2.Kharas, Homi. “The unprecedented expansion of the global middle class: an update.” Available here.
3.Global Industry Analysts, “Ever-evolving health, indulgence, and convenience needs of the consumers drives the global bakery products market.” 2017.
4.Euromonitor, “MENA millennials driving demand for bakery and snacks.” 2016.
Which solution is right for you?
Find the right solution for you in our global portfolio, shown below. To find out more about products available in your region, get in touch with your local Novozymes representative.
All the benefits, even less dust
All the benefits, even less dust
Our new portfolio of low-dust baking enzymes gives you the excellent performance you expect from Novozymes. Nova G products also deliver improved working environments, easier reformulation and the competitive edge that comes from getting ahead of changing legislation.
What could this mean for your business?
What could this mean for your business?
Learn how upgrading your baking solution can meet consumers’ needs (and yours). Book a no-obligation meeting with a Novozymes representative.