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Minerals are inorganic substances that are required by the body. Unlike fats, carbohydrates and proteins, minerals are not energy-yielding substances. Only small quantities of minerals are requir...

 Although the gluten content of flour is talked about, in reality gluten does not exist as such in flour. Instead there are two major protein components present in flour, which when combined with...

An Auckland craft baker has won the 2018 Young Bread Baker of the Year Competition today, after two days of tough theoretical and practical testing. Luke Frew, a baker at Miann Morningside, a patisser...

Cakes and biscuits are also commonly made from wheat flour, although it is usually low protein flours (7.5-9% protein). Gluten is present in these products; however unlike for bread, the development o...

Folate is a B vitamin that is needed for the formation of blood cells and nerve tissue. It is found naturally in food, especially green vegetables and grains. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folat...