In this issue

Healthy eating is one of the trends that generate the most food-related innovations. The very definition of a healthy diet is changing. Healthy ingredients are one of the key factors that have great impact on our current and future health. People prefer free-from foods and growing diabetic population in India is opting for sugar-free or sugar alternative diets. Cover story elaborates on the Date fruit which is as sweet as sugar but much less harmful, health-wise. Date is not only delicious but also highly nutritious, and used for making pastes and syrup for sugar alternative. The dairy industry in India is among the fastest growing industries. Business story delves on several factors which are helping the dairy products’ market rapid progress, attributing to its healthy benefits. Product section looks at the growing possibilities for pancake and waffle to be the preferred item on the breakfast menu list, in both sweet and savoury versions. The Beverage section finds how coffee is transforming like no other beverage in recent times, with its new avatars. Operations section elaborates on the importance of basic skills of presentation to enhance the value of product. Health section discusses health challenges that the workers in a bakery may face.

How About A Date?

When one talks of a sweet date, the younger generation is apt to think of their first romantic date. However, the date that this writer is elaborating on is the date fruit which is as sweet as sugar but much less harmful, health-wise. This dark brown fruit is not only delicious but also highly nutritious. Believed to have originated somewhere around Egypt, dates are now cultivated in Africa, Middle East, and South Asia. This fruit, now becoming popular worldwide for its health benefits, has been consumed by locals in Middle East for over 6,000 years. Its health benefits are slowly making this fruit a healthy replacement for sugar, which is believed to be harmful to one's health, in desserts, smoothies, baked goods, etc. Ashok Malkani examines the health benefits of the fruit, its replacement as a sweetener as well as the different types of dates available in the market.

9 mins

Healthy Business

Dairy industry is among the rapid growth industries in India. Its fast-paced growth of dairy products can be attributed to several factors like their health benefits as well speedy growth in exports' market. For enterprising entrepreneurs there are various avenues that they could explore and take advantage of. Ashok Malkani delves on several factors which are helping the dairy products' market rapid progress.

8 mins

Baking Galore

Bakery markets nurturing the requirement of large variety of buyers with new versions of waffles and pancakes. Amongst all the cake varieties, pancake and waffle are not widely acknowledged and still linger in the breakfast menu list.

6 mins

Coffee: A Primer For All

Coffee is today a buzzword for all ages in India. An excuse to meet for the youth, a quick business chat for the professionals, and a light invigorating drink for those who want a rush of adrenalin to cope with the tasks ahead with concentration.

8 mins

Health Challenges for Bakers

To better understand the health challenges that the workers in a bakery may face, it could be important to revisit what the job per se entails. In an everyday situation, a worker in a bakery has to mix flour, salt, yeasts, spices, sugar, and other ingredients to prepare dough, batter, fillings, etc., which are then baked in ovens to turn them into bread, cakes, rolls, etc.

2 mins

Decorating Techniques

Every time you develop a recipe your presentation skills enhances its value. It is very important for the presenter to understand the basic skills of presentation.

3 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.