GoodMills Innovation GOOD NatureRelax clean-label baking ingredient

The GoodMills Innovation GOOD NatureRelax is a clean-label baking ingredient based on wheat germ that is designed to counteract excessive dough elasticity.

Derived from 100% stabilised, finely ground wheat germ, the ingredient has been developed to ensure relaxed dough handling and process stabilisation on mechanical and industrial equipment. It uses two components that occur naturally in wheat germ and act synergistically. Glutathione, a tripeptide with antioxidant properties, breaks down disulfide bonds in the gluten network and is consumed in the process. Meanwhile, the enzyme protease breaks down the protein chains of the gluten, thereby softening the dough, but is not consumed.

Both active ingredients complement each other in their mode of action and, together, are designed to support gentle dough softening. In practice, the dough can be shaped more quickly and cleanly without tearing or needing to be corrected by hand. It can also help to reduce waste and save time during handling, as kneading time is claimed to be shortened by up to 15%.

Designed for wheat doughs, the ingredient it suitable for pretzels, layered or laminated doughs such as croissants and rolled wheat pastries. Other areas of application include baguettes, pizzas and tray bakes. The optimum dosage may vary depending on the recipe and process parameters.