Bake Lab

As the leading cereal chemistry laboratory in the USA, GPAL’s Bake Lab combines decades of baking experience with cutting-edge testing methods to deliver detailed insights into the performance and quality of baked products. Our lab is designed to replicate real-world baking conditions, allowing us to evaluate every aspect of your product’s baking performance, from texture to taste.

Our Bake Lab Testing Services

GPAL offers comprehensive testing and analysis for a range of baked goods. Our expert team works closely with you to assess your product’s quality, consistency, and overall performance. Some of our key Bake Lab services include:

Traditional Bread Bake Analysis

Our Traditional Bread Bake Analysis evaluates the quality and performance of bread loaves, including both pound loaves and pup loaves. We assess various factors such as:

• Dough performance during mixing, fermentation, and baking.
• Loaf volume, crumb structure, and crust formation.
• Texture, taste, and overall sensory appeal.

Whether you’re developing a new bread recipe or optimizing an existing formula, our testing helps ensure that your product delivers the right texture, flavor, and appearance every time.

Cake Analysis

Our Cake Analysis provides in-depth evaluations of cake batter and finished cakes. We assess key quality factors such as:

• Batter consistency and aeration.
• Cake volume, crumb structure, and moisture content.
• Texture, mouthfeel, and overall sensory characteristics.

This service is ideal for manufacturers looking to perfect their cake recipes and ensure consistent quality across batches.

Cookie Analysis

Cookies are a beloved baked good with a wide range of textures and flavors. Our Cookie Analysis helps you evaluate:

• Dough consistency and handling.
• Spread and thickness during baking.
• Texture, from chewy to crispy, and flavor profile.

By providing detailed insights into cookie dough performance and final product quality, we help you create cookies that meet consumer expectations for taste and texture.

Tortilla Analysis

Tortillas require a specific texture and flexibility for optimal consumer satisfaction. Our Tortilla Analysis focuses on:

• Dough elasticity and hydration levels.
• Tortilla texture, pliability, and resistance to tearing.
• Shelf stability and sensory attributes, such as taste and mouthfeel.

We work with you to ensure that your tortillas maintain their quality throughout production and storage, offering consistent results every time.

Customized Bake Testing Solutions

At GPAL, we understand that every baked product has unique requirements. That’s why we offer customized bake testing solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re experimenting with new ingredients, refining an existing recipe, or troubleshooting production issues, our Bake Lab provides the insights and data you need to optimize your products for success.

Why Choose GPAL for Bake Lab Testing?

GPAL’s Bake Lab is known for delivering precise, actionable results that help food manufacturers improve product quality and consistency. Here’s why GPAL is the trusted partner for bake testing:

• Experienced Baking Experts: Our team of food scientists and baking experts has years of experience working with a variety of baked goods, ensuring accurate and reliable testing results.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use advanced baking equipment and techniques to replicate real-world conditions, providing comprehensive testing that mirrors the production environment.
• Tailored Solutions: Every product is unique, and we customize our testing services to align with your specific product goals, whether you’re testing bread, cakes, cookies, or tortillas.
• Fast Turnaround Times: We know that speed is important in product development and production, which is why we offer fast, reliable testing services to keep your operations running smoothly.

Contact Us

Optimize the quality and performance of your baked goods with GPAL’s Bake Lab services. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your testing needs and help you deliver consistent, high-quality products.