Concentrated mixes or premixes can be formulated to include any number of functional ingredients based upon a desired level of completeness by a user of such concentrated mix or premix, which is frequently a commercial baker or food service group.
The premix is made by blending all the ingredients together on any suitable mixer such as a ribbon blender. The ingredients in premixes are simple: the flour, egg powder, shortening, fruit or flavoring components, and leavening agents.
They are combined in the dry state, although, when mixed, the shortening is in the melted or liquid state and emulsifiers, such as monoglycerides, which improve air incorporation during mixing, may be used. The premix must contain the correct levels of nutrients to be uniform and free flowing.
The type of flour must be suitable for the particular product, flours of high-ratio type generally being used.
The fat must have the correct plasticity and adequate stability to resist oxidation.
Ingredients for premix flour of cakes
