CARMEL, IN — The American Society of Baking (ASB) continues its focus on educational resources with its upcoming live webinar.
“Bakery Enzymes 101,” set for Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. ET, will cover how those ingredients impact a product’s final quality, shelf life and more. Attendees will learn what enzymes are, how they work and how to apply them to improve a product.
Chef Alex Pena, founder of Baking Evolution: School of Baking and director of product development and technical services at Bellarise, will lead the webinar. Pena brings decades of experience as a baker, educator and leader in product development.
The webinar will be a course-style setting and discuss the following topics:
- Dissecting the Wheat Kernel: Gain a deeper understanding of wheat’s components —endosperm, bran, and germ — and their unique compositions.
- Enzyme Functionality in Baking: Learn how enzymes like amylase, protease, lipase and xylanase enhance bread formulation, from increasing volume to improving softness, freshness and crumb structure.
- Scientific Insights for Practical Application: Explore how enzymes modify flour’s structural components to create innovative bakery products.
Registration is free for ASB members and $20 for non-members. Visit the ASB website for more information and to register for the webinar.