EP106: Engineering Gluten-Free Baked Goods

Gluten-free formulations come with their share of difficulties and troubleshooting. When developing gluten-free products, it’s vital to keep in mind that the lack of gluten causes structural problems in gas retention. Gluten-free baking (https://bakerpedia.com/processes/gluten-free/) requires knowledge of bakery science alongside a blend of the right ingredients for optimal texture and shelf life.
In this episode of BAKED in Science, host Mark Floerke is joined by Dr. Dilek Uzunalioglu, R&D consultant and founder of Agora Food Solutions (https://agorafoodsolutions.my.canva.site/agora), specializing in food and ingredient innovation, research, development, and commercialization. With 25+ years of experience across academia and industry, she has led global food R&D programs, managed technical teams, and driven innovation for multinational corporations and startups such as Ingredion and Motif FoodWorks.
The Science of Gluten-Free Baking
Some topics covered include:
Ingredient functions in food systems
Food science vs food engineering
Opportunities to improve the nutrition of gluten-free goods
Considerations for Celiac disease and gluten allergies
Formulating to re-create the gluten structure
Enzymes for improved texture and shelf life