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Introduction To Frozen Dough Technology

Posted on September 23, 2019 by blogger

After working for years in the frozen dough industry, supplying frozen products to bakeries, cafes and restaurants, I had the chance and the pleasure to get quite a lot of experience in the production of good quality frozen dough. A good quality frozen dough product is a product which, after having been frozen for up to 6 months, still comes out of the oven as beautiful, appetising, attractive to the eyes and tasty as a fresh product. So it gives me a great pleasure to share with you some of the secrets about frozen dough production.

First don’t get mixed up with “Retarded Dough System” and “Frozen Dough Technology”. Those are two different ways of processing the dough, the first one is very simple and the second one is very much more elaborate.
– The Retarded Dough System is just normal dough that we place in a normal freezer, to be used up at a later time, may be 1, 2, or 3 days later. This dough loses some of its performance capability during the freezing process and cannot be kept frozen for more than a few days only. This is just a convenient process that we can use in some short term situations.
– The Frozen Dough Technology on the other hand is a very detailed and specific way of processing the dough, that enable the user to get the optimum performance out of the dough which has been frozen for a longer period of time. This period of time could be from just a few weeks to a few months; 6 months being regarded as a maximum for a live dough containing yeast. This is exactly what this article is all about.

First, how many kinds of frozen dough processes can we differentiate?
1) Ready to Prove Frozen Dough, good for most yeast dough and puff pastry as well.
2) Ready to Bake Frozen Dough, recommended especially for croissant and Danish pastry items.
3) Part Baked Frozen Dough, good for bread items, not recommended for croissant, Danish pastry items, and sweet bread and bun items.
4) Full Baked Frozen Dough, good for sweet bread/bun and soft roll, not recommended for bread, croissant, Danish pastry and puff pastry items.
5) Raw Frozen Dough Ready to Bake (Proving in the oven), not available yet, new technology still under intense research and development.

Critical points to succeed in frozen dough preparation
1) Make sure that the fermentation process does not start at any stage during the production.
To achieve that: one must control the temperature of the dough during all the different stages of the process, from the very beginning (mixing) to the very end (proving baking).
Ideally dough temperature must not exceed 16C (61F) during the mixing, dividing and filling of the products.
After the blast freezing procedure the ideal storage temperature is from -18C (64F) TO -22C (72F).

2) To keep the dough temperature under 16C (61F), at all time during processing, is the most difficult part and to achieve this goal we need to:
a) Keep the room temperature at between 16C (61F) and 20C (68F).
b) Use cold flour. Before use, the flour should be stored in a chiller (+4C) (39F).
c) Use cold water from a chiller or a water cooler.
d) Replace 25% of the liquid used (water/milk) with ice flakes. Or if ice flakes are not available the use of icy cold water (+2C) (35F) is recommended.
e) Work the dough straight away from the mixer without or with as little rest as possible between the different stages.
f) Freeze the dough, after shaping and filling, as fast as possible and this is when we need a blast freezer to freeze the product very fast up to the core. Why do we need to freeze the dough as fast as possible? The answer is: To bring the temperature deep inside the products to around -8C (17F) to -15C (5F) very fast, around 10 to 30 minutes, depending of the size of the products. This way the ice crystals formed during the freezing process are very small and do not damage the dough structure. If the freezing process is too long (from 3 to 6 hours with a conventional freezer) the crystals formed inside the dough are very big and will damage the yeast and the gluten structure. Then in this case the product will be very long to prove and will not rise to its maximum desired size, this is typically a low quality frozen dough.

Now looking at each kind of frozen dough processes one by one, we can say that for bread items the part baked system is the best and gives very good results. For croissant and Danish pastry items (as well as bread items) the ready to bake system gives outstanding results, but demands strict supervision, good equipment and premise.

Regarding the ingredients used in the production of frozen dough, they are almost the same as for the normal type of dough except two slight differences.
First, the yeast. Instant yeast and fresh yeast are both good to use but we always have better results with fresh yeast, products are faster to prove with more oven spring as well. Also when it comes to the quantity of yeast used, we have to increase it quite a lot (up to 2 to 3 times the normal quantity) to compensate of the yeast dying during the freezing process.
Second, the dough/bread improver used should be a special kind of improver for frozen dough only. There are many brands available on the market.

Hopefully this article has given you some useful things to think about before you start mixing the dough and I really hope you enjoyed this introduction to the process of frozen production.

How Does Gps Technology Work

Posted on September 19, 2019 by blogger

GPS (Global Positioning System) was originally developed for the military. Now GPS comes in many various types of products for the everyday consumer.

If you have ever used map and compass, you will understand a little about how the GPS works. In order to find your position on a map, you need to have three points of reference. The intersecting line from the reference points is where you are. Map and compass work uses triangulation (bearings), GPS uses trilateration (distances) to calculate location. Satellites orbiting the earth emit unique signals that can be received by a GPS. The GPS software interprets the signal, identifying the satellite that it came from, where it was located, and the time that it took for the signal to reach the system. Once the receiver has both time and distance it begins to determine position.

Three satellites provide the intersection point and the fourth is used to check that the positioning is accurate. Accuracy depends upon the synchronization of atomic clocks in the satellites with the clock in the GPS system. Although the clock in the GPS is not atomic, utilizing the fourth satellite gives it that functionality as the internal clock adjusts itself to correct any discrepancy discovered.

GPS has gone far beyond its initial military application. Drivers can find their way through city streets, long distance trekkers use the technology to cross unfamiliar terrain, mariners and pilots use GPS enhanced data to cross the seas and skies.

In–vehicle GPS can be integrated into the car entertainment system or can be installed as a removable device. These systems need to tell the driver where he/she is and how to reach their destination. The information includes road directions plus relevant features along the way such as rest stops, gas stations, points of interest, etc. Auto GPS uses voice commands so that the driver can concentrate on the road.

Hikers and trekkers use similar technology, but normally without the inclusion of road systems on their devices. Mapping software defines the territory that the hiker will encounter. The user can enter waypoints (points of reference) so they can return using the same route. They can add points of interest such as water sources, possible campsites, and other items of interest on their trail. However, the portability demanded by hikers will also limit the functionality of the system as small screens mean that some detail will be lost.

It is GPS technology that is used to track individuals on house arrest, to trace missing pets, stolen vehicles, and missing persons. Systems can be made small enough to fit into pet collars and wristwatches. As long as the receiver is active, it can be found.

Marine and aviation GPS units are sophisticated and specialized. The principles involved are the same as any standard system; the software is much more highly developed.

Any fisherman, who is using a fish finder on his boat, is using a GPS that is enhanced by sonar and tracking devices. Units have been developed for use on float tubes also – as GPS technology advances, the systems become more and more compact and their uses more and more extensive.

If you are considering purchasing a GPS, make sure that it can be updated easily. This is especially true if you buy a multi–function GPS or one that is used where conditions change regularly. An in–vehicle GPS soon loses its usefulness if it is not updated as road systems change.

Updates vary according to the device being used. They can come in CD/DVD packages or as computer downloads. The user can purchase maps specific to the area in which the GPS will be used or a range of maps and routes. These are available from GPS software companies who will charge proportionally to the sophistication of the software.

GPS units vary in price according to their usefulness. It is possible to buy units for less than one hundred dollars to units costing more than one thousand dollars. What your needs are will be a factor in the cost of your unit. If you are a backpacker then portability is a major consideration. If you are a trucker, you need to be able to find a delivery point as quickly and conveniently as possible. Whatever device you go for, cost is generally related to quality. Buy the best you can afford.

HTC Wildfire – Glamorous Design And Technology

Posted on September 16, 2019 by blogger

HTC Wildfire is a grand device which is put on many magnificent deals provided by the operators of the network. HTC Wildfire is one of the most popular and in demand technical marvel which has evolved as a result of the hard efforts of the brilliant minds of HTC. This device is a fantastic device that functions with the 2G as well as 3G network supporting GSM and HSDPA spectrum frequencies. This device which is wi-fi enabled provides you the internet connectivity at really appreciable and speedy data rate. The 3G, EDGE and GPRS are the other access approaches available for you with the device. This smart gadget can keep you in touch with your relatives and contacts by keeping you online at the time of your wish and from everywhere almost. Android operating system of the version 2.1 Eclair which is upgradable up to v2.2 implemented with a fast processor is the reason behind the excellent performance of the device.

HTC Wildfire gone so popular all around the world having it’s demand increasing regularly along with the popularity has magnetized the mobile phone network runners towards it and have so made them fix marvellous and charming deals with the phone along with their service. You can get the advantages of monthly free minutes and texts with the limited allotted free internet access along with the large discount made applicable with the subscription of the plan in provision of the network service of the operator. In short these HTC wildfire deals can bring countless benefits for you with many attractive and valuable free gifts.

HTC Wildfire is an amazing device which has proved itself with it’s quality performance and amazing capabilities. It has attracted and caught attention of the millions of the people from the crowd as well as the interest of the network operators. There are various kind of the plans valid on this device led by the service providers. You can have this phone on contract, pay as you go as well as get a SIM free phone.

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Multitouch Ir Touch Screen Technology

Posted on September 13, 2019 by blogger

Utilizing this technology you can transform any of your rear projection screens, adhesive rear projection films, plasma, LCD, or LED flat screen TV’s into a truly interactive surface by simply sticking the IR bezel to the frame of your existing digital display. Surely you have seen the national weatherman on TV sizing and resizing pictures or weather data with his fingers and moving items around the screen, now you can do this too!

The abbreviation IR stands for “infrared” which is a type of light emitting diode that can sense the touches of your fingers, stylus or pen with extreme accuracy. You can get variant levels of touch ability, from two touch points and more depending upon the screen size. It’s also a lot more durable than other kinds of touch screen technology since it is using infrared to control the touch screen display.

This technology is a lot more cost effective than other types of touch screen technology and can be used on small screens or large screens. Using a multitouch screen overlay you can instantly turn any of your projected image surfaces into a touch screen. This is great for kiosks, and other interactive digital image displays. Imagine, you can even have a multitouch wall unit for your customers to interact with.

Additionally another great feature of the Infrared IR technology touch screens are that they are easy to interact with since virtually no pressure is needed to affect the screen. Since the technology uses infrared light rather than pressure the placement of a finger, stylus or pen, any object that interrupts the light source will cause the action you want.

With the touch screen overlay you’ll be able to do all kinds of interactive functions. You will be able to draw, point and click, enlarge, reduce, drag, drop and much, much more. In a nutshell, if you can perform the action with your mouse, you can do it with the multitouch touch screen overlay with your finger. This technology is something you have seen used during the nightly newscast many times. A little closer to home, you might even have a touch screen keyboard such as the one on your iPad, cell phone, or maybe you used the touch screen when you are checking out at the grocery store with your debit card.

Whatever you need it for, the IR technology overlay is something that you can put to good use in your business to promote your products, services, tell a story, get more client interaction, and more. The uses are only limited by imagination.

Major Challenges Facing The Technology Lead Generation Industry

Posted on September 10, 2019 by blogger

Lead generation is becoming a common phenomenon in the technology industry.An extensive number of people are realizing that technology lead generation is the answer to the saturation that the industry has been facing.Given that there are an umpteen number of freelancers in the industry;one can sense that there is unprecedented competition.Therefore,it makes sense that one is concentrating on technology lead generation to emphasize all the more on proper marketing and tapping prospective customers.However, there are five major challenges which face modern day technology lead generation.Here is an account of the same.

WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT :

A website is supposed to draw traffic towards the offering and generate necessary interest.However,most people misconstrue it as a source of marketing.The content that is available is marketing driven and certain essential points like dealership network and stores are difficult to find because of a poor site map.It is essential that one not only emphasizes on marketing ones offering through the website but also gives necessary importance to the newly generated leads whose information need might be slightly different from just consuming general content.

PAID SEARCH :

Popularly also known as pay per click(PPC),a paid search can be a good medium to be on the top of the search listings for the desired keywords.It makes a brand relevant to the targeted audience, which is searching for a keyword, which coincides with the companys business offerings.However,there is some reason which impedes the way of the marketers while exploring this medium.While some do not use it at all, the ones who endeavor to work with the medium do not tap it properly.

LOCAL SEARCH KEYWORDS :

As the competition over the search engine intensifies with time,what is essential is that local search keywords are provided more emphasis.
In other words,keywords which are long tailed, encompassing the location of the brand,can make one work on niches rather than work with the masses which are already horded.

SOCIAL NETWORKING :

The surprising part about social media is the lack of information about its utility for lead generation.Most people use social networking sites for a major chunk of their day but still find it difficult to comprehend the variety of uses that it offers to the members.If used well,it can definitely be a highly successful medium for lead generation.

BLEND OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY :

While some people concentrate only on the traditional mediums like telemarketing,some others extensively concentrate upon the contemporary mediums.In either of these cases,the strategy looks lop sided.What is better is that a smooth blend is established.Not only does one use one of the mediums,one establishes a combined strategy which taps both mediums and creates a better fusion between the two.