Gluten-free bread

Gluten-free bread

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The functionality of wheat flour in bread depends on both the protein and starch components of the wheat. During mixing and dough development, wheat protein develops a gluten network which is responsible for maintaining dough structure during proving and the early stages of baking.

As the temperature rises during the latter stages of baking, the gluten denatures and starch gelatinisation occurs. This is primarily responsible for the final structure and texture of baked bread.With gluten free bread systems, ingredients have to be identified which can contribute the functionality of both the gluten and the wheat starch to the bread system.

  • Hydrocolloids provide the visco-elastic and gas-retaining properties found in wheat flour dough
  • Starches or flours gelatinise during baking to provide a structure and texture to bread.
  • Functional proteins such as egg albumin which contribute to stabilising the structure.

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Bakery product development

Bakery product development

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Wheat authenticity and classification

Wheat authenticity and classification

Match variety to end-use suitability and provide routine variety checks.

Milling and grain processing

Milling and grain processing

Grain processing facilities suitable for wheat and other cereals.

Wheat and flour analysis and testing

Wheat and flour analysis and testing

Wheat and flour analysis and testing.

Development and evaluation of new analytical methods

Development and evaluation of new analytical methods

Method development, validation and evaluation and independent evaluation.

Wheat and flour research and development

Wheat and flour research and development

Interpretation, analysis development and evaluation services.

Gluten–free bread

Gluten–free bread

Functionality of wheat, mixing and dough development and baking expertise.

Baking for a healthy diet

Baking for a healthy diet

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Where we refer to UKAS Accreditation

The Campden BRI group companies listed below are accredited in accordance with the recognised International Standard ISO17025:2017 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope of methods, specific to each site, as detailed in the schedules of accreditation bearing the testing laboratory number. The schedules may be revised from time to time and reissued by UKAS. The most recent issue of the schedules are available from the UKAS website www.ukas.com. Campden BRI (Chipping Campden) Limited is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 1079

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