{"id":72582,"date":"2024-02-22T15:26:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T15:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/?p=72582"},"modified":"2025-04-04T10:48:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:48:08","slug":"the-magic-of-leavening-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/the-magic-of-leavening-products\/","title":{"rendered":"The magic of leavening: the secret behind the leavened products"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='flex_column av-1bhlmde-9cc524e55720b1e532bbb4c572bae721 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div '   ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsvzha2z-d54edece1eb20772aeef7a9259f5efa3\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lsvzha2z-d54edece1eb20772aeef7a9259f5efa3{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"magic-leavening\"  class='av-special-heading av-lsvzha2z-d54edece1eb20772aeef7a9259f5efa3 av-special-heading-h2 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https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/afinox-mekano-pro_V2-1500x1227.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/afinox-mekano-pro_V2-705x577.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1772px) 100vw, 1772px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-15b3xnq-2f0088184fa16a1a60f1cb188fc838f8 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pfly2u-7b3acb3c47d5648074e02ff793269453\">\n.avia-image-container.av-pfly2u-7b3acb3c47d5648074e02ff793269453 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-pfly2u-7b3acb3c47d5648074e02ff793269453 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-72518 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-72518 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/palline_lievitazione.jpg\" alt='Palline e Lievitazione' title='palline_lievitazione'  height=\"420\" width=\"540\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/palline_lievitazione.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/palline_lievitazione-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column av-s6bm4i-98c151f5a239045da4cb0c99c2186847 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lsvyr24a-6a00d361023eadf81b8e2e291e07346e '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:42\">In the baking industry, and not only, <strong>leavening represents a fundamental <\/strong>step that transforms a simple dough into a fragrant and tasty baked product. What is needed to make baked goods rise is the <strong>Yeast<\/strong>, who is the one who will begin this magical process.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:89\">Yeast is subdivided into:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:125\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:125\"><strong>Natural Yeast: <\/strong>The result of spontaneous fermentation of flour and water, it gives bread, pizza and brioche a unique flavour and unrivalled aromatic complexity.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-11:0\"><strong>Brewer&#8217;s Yeast:<\/strong> Most quicker and easy to use, it nevertheless guarantees effective leavening and a soft texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:80\">The key part of optimal leavening is the <strong>control of temperature and humidity<\/strong>, which are the main culprits in leavening and must remain within an extremely precise range to ensure that leavening takes place in the best possible way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column av-kswkn6-9491fc160ba8a3a63a05da70010818f7 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lsx1y98q-f3cf99841088ac2ede20e0801d25bcc8 '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>THE TEMPERATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Caldo-Freddo_temp.jpg\" alt=\"Temperatura Caldo e Freddo\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Caldo-Freddo_temp.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Caldo-Freddo_temp-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Caldo-Freddo_temp-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Caldo-Freddo_temp-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yeast activity is highly dependent on temperature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Below 6\u00b0C, the yeast is almost hibernating, like a bear going into hibernation. In the fridge, at temperatures of +2 to +6\u00b0C, it keeps well for 3-4 weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Between 24\u00b0C and 32\u00b0C the yeast comes into action: in 1-2 hours about, the dough rises and becomes soft and is ready to be baked.<\/li>\n<li>With temperatures above 38\u00b0C, the yeast dies and this happens when we put the dough in the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<div class='flex_column av-j6dnvm-91ebc413cf902856371fb6423d18a2f2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div column-top-margin'   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lsxbbixz-ed9ae865bb2134260e035ac88463a1e7 '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>HUMIDITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"containter humidity\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-72553 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Icona_umidita_art.png\" alt=\"Icona Umidit\u00e0\" width=\"207\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Icona_umidita_art.png 1062w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Icona_umidita_art-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Icona_umidita_art-814x1030.png 814w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Icona_umidita_art-768x972.png 768w, https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Icona_umidita_art-557x705.png 557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The ideal humidity for fermentation varies depending on the type of yeast and dough, but is generally <strong>around 60-70%<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThe yeast needs water to activate the enzymes that start fermentation; if the humidity is too low, the yeast dehydrates and dies, stopping fermentation.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:163\">This is why you should use a <strong>retarder proover<\/strong> <strong>cabinet<\/strong> for control the temperature and umidity; it becomes a valuable ally for every baker, pizza maker and pastry chef.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:32\"><strong>The advantages of a retarder proover are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"20:1-24:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:186\"><strong>Steady Temperature:<\/strong> The proofing unit maintains the ideal leavening temperature for bread, pizza and brioche, avoiding temperature fluctuations that could compromise the process.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:196\"><strong>Controlled Humidity:<\/strong> The adjustable humidity prevents the dough from drying out, which favours the work of the yeast and also prevents the growth of other types of bacteria that can affect the quality of the dough.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-24:0\"><strong>Flexibility and Free Time Work:<\/strong> Thanks to the leavening stop, you can plan the leavening process to suit your needs, optimising production <strong>times, for example by leavening at night.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-24:0\"><strong>Optimal proving in any season<\/strong>: Thanks to the proving compartments, proving remains optimal at any time of year, be it winter, summer, autumn or spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Come to discover <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/mekano-green-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mekano Pro<\/a><\/strong>, our retarder proover with temperature and humidity controlled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":72518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1837],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72582"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72582\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78586,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72582\/revisions\/78586"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/72518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.afinox.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}