In this issue

After ease in lockdowns and relaxation of rules, which is good news for bakeries & food service establishments, the focus is now shifting to return to ‘business as usual’. But there are few challenges to be faced before reaching the normal situation. The most important need of the hour is to practice Covid related compliances to reduce the risk for the staff and the customers. Social distancing and one-way systems within facilities are likely to remain for the foreseeable future. One need to be pragmatic and accept that not all emergency best-practice will be temporary.
The biggest challenge faced by standalone bakeries is limited space, thus maintaining social distancing. Screens can be installed between staff and customers to protect them if there is not enough room to support social distancing guidelines in retail areas. It is also advisable to deploy safe distancing markers.
The other challenge faced by the bakeries is changing preferences of the customers. Changing consumer habits and lifestyle enforced by the pandemic has created an increased demand for healthier products. Customers now want baked goods which are ‘guilt-free’ and are thus seeking goods made with alternative ingredients like multigrain and whole wheat.
Health and wellness is gaining primary position in the minds of the consumers. Naturally sourced ingredients are gaining importance. Over the past year, due to pandemic, Indian sweets market, particularly the dessert category has undergone a metamorphosis to sate the desire for healthy food.
It is important that bakers know their customer inside out. They must think of what innovative and creative concepts will lure present customers into their bakery and ensure customer retention for the times to come.

Desserts Sweets that won't Desert you

Dessert is the favourite part of a meal not only of children but of everyone present at the dinner table. No wonder 14th October is celebrated every year as National Dessert Day. Sweets are an inevitable part of almost all festivals and festivities in India. Any social event must end with a dessert – if not an array of them! In India sweets are a gesture of goodwill. Desserts thus form an essential part of the meal. Ashok Malkani looks at the various aspects of this final course of a meal including its benefits and the popularity of different desserts in countries around the world.

10 mins

Emulsifiers in Baked Goods

The use of food additives is necessary to maintain the quality and freshness of the food pro product. Food additives perform important functions in baked goods such as starch complexing, protein strengthening and aeration and may also offer some degree of emulsification.

6 mins

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Bakery Review Magazine Description:

Bakery Review Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine published by HAMMER Publishers Pvt. Ltd. It is one of the only magazines in India exclusively focused on the bakery industry. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the latest trends and developments in the bakery industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to the bakery industry, including:

* New products and technologies: Bakery Review Magazine covers the latest new products and technologies in the bakery industry, such as new baking equipment, ingredients, and packaging solutions.
* Industry trends and developments: Bakery Review Magazine also covers the latest industry trends and developments, such as the growing popularity of artisanal baking and the increasing demand for healthier bakery products.
* Business and management advice: Bakery Review Magazine also features articles on business and management advice for bakery owners and operators.
* Recipes and baking tips: Bakery Review Magazine also features recipes and baking tips from leading pastry chefs and bakers.

Bakery Review Magazine is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the bakery industry in India. It is a must-read for anyone who is looking to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the industry, or who is looking for insights from leading experts in the field.