Research & Development : innovating for the future
With many years of experience, R&D is deeply embedded in the DNA of our group where innovation lies at the core of our development.
R&D for the Bakery, Viennoiserie and Pastry : where tradition meets technology
Equipped with advanced laboratories and supported by a team of food engineers, bakers & pastry chefs, and culinary experts, we invest continuously in research to stay attuned to the field and anticipate emerging consumer needs.
From raw material sourcing to the final product, we strive to preserve and enhance flavour while offering high-value-added solutions each year that are fully aligned with the growing demand for naturalness.
Flour quality
Each year, we evaluate wheat harvests to adjust technological properties such as baking strength, machinability, and rheology, while developing milling correctors for high-performance flours.
Process mastery
We use functional ingredients to enhance fermentation, flavour, texture, shelf life, and machinability.
Organic optimisation
Our organic analyses help us select ingredients that deliver the best flavour, texture, and aroma combinations.
Innovation and trends
By staying tuned in to market shifts, we develop simply good, innovative products that reflect new consumer expectations
Mastering ingredients, the art of taste
Bakery, Viennoiserie and Pastry R&D at Nating is based on a rigorous, scientific approach to ingredient and process optimization. It is underpinned by recognized technical know-how.
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Wheat Characterization
Physicochemical analysis of base flours
- Moisture content
- Protein content
- Fatty acid content
- Ascorbic acid content
- Damaged starch
- Gluten content
- Falling number
- Ash content
- Sedimentation index
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Enzymology
Flavour development
Germination
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Rheology
Baking strength
Fermentation
Machinability
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Nutritional Values
Organoleptic tests
R&D for dehydrated cooking aids: preserving and enhancing flavour
Our expertise in dehydrated culinary aids is based on a constant quest for quality and stability, for products that are easy to use and ever tastier.
Flavour authenticity
We strive to preserve the authenticity of traditional tastes in modern formulations, adapting to the expectations of supermarket and food service professionals.
Advanced testing
The recipes we develop are tested at multiple stages to ensure perfect ingredient blending, optimal baking performance, and excellent stability during storage.
Rehydration mastery
We optimize rehydration to perfectly restore aromas, texture, and nutrients, while ensuring stability and solubility.
Shelf-life extension
Our research extends shelf life while preserving flavour quality.
Product innovation
Thanks to a high-performing R&D team, the company is able to innovate by developing new and creative formulations that meet current food trends, such as organic products, low-salt or low-fat options, while taking into account our clients’ production and shelf-life constraints.
From technical know-how to the emotion of taste
Our R&D dedicated to dehydrated culinary aids aims to preserve the authenticity of taste while ensuring the technical performance of the products. It is based on in-depth technical expertise.
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Authentic flavours
Adding value to ingredients
Mastering aromatic balance
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Solubility
Thermal stability
Conservation
Rehydration
Easy to set up
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Organoleptic tests
Assessing restitution after rehydration
Nutritional values
Sourcing: rigorous ingredient selection
We source over 500 raw materials, all rigorously selected for their functional, sensory, natural, and sustainable qualities.
Reliable partners
Guaranteed safety, performance, and compliance.
Optimal balance
Quality, safety, and performance
Ingredients traceability
Secure and reliable tracking
Control
Systematic analysis and verifications
Consistent Quality
Guaranteed product stability
Supplier evaluation
Highest standards of quality and traceability
Flour characterization
Physicochemical analyses
Rheological analyses
Organoleptic analyses
Analysis: precision and quality control
We apply rigorous analyses at every stage of ingredient selection and use, ensuring optimal performance and uncompromising food safety.
Thanks to our expertise, we deliver products with consistent quality that meet the strictest specifications.
Sustainable commitment
As part of our CSR approach, we prioritize local ingredients and more sustainable agricultural practices.
This level of rigor guarantees our clients products that comply with both cultural specifications and international food safety standards.
*As part of their sustainable approach, Somapro and Millbäker integrates high-quality organic ingredients sourced from carefully selected supply chains.
* By sourcing from the CRC® (Controlled Reasoned Agriculture) sector, Millbäker demonstrates its commitment to environmentally responsible and locally grown cereals.
*Millbäker is committed to the Bleu Blanc Coeur approach, which aims to improve the nutritional and environmental quality of feed by diversifying and balancing animal feed with forages naturally rich in Omega.
