Baking Laboratory
Hobart Dough Mixers
The NCI Baking Laboratory is integral to our technical services, providing a food-safe environment for advanced product development, product quality testing, and specialized training. Our lab supports a wide range of baked goods, including pan breads, tortillas, buns, artisan breads, cookies, cakes, and more. The lab is equipped with industry-standard tools such as Hobart mixers, sheeter/moulders, proof cabinets, rotating ovens, deck ovens with steam, a deep fryer, and a blast freezer. Our highly-skilled technical staff bring extensive expertise and work closely with clients to support the development of innovative products. With a deep understanding of ingredient functionality and process optimization, they are equipped to assist in every stage of product development. The lab’s capabilities, combined with our team’s technical proficiency, ensure a thorough and collaborative approach to meeting your specific needs.
Baking Equipment:
Hobart Dough Mixers (small to large bakery size)
Hobart Fermentation cabinets
Moline Sheeter/Moulder
Rondo Dough Sheeter (laminated and sheeted doughs)
Hobart Double Deck Ovens (with steam)
Baxter Revolving Dough Baking Oven (convection and steam injection)
Bread Loaf Slicer
Delfield ConvoChill Blast Freezer
ProProcess DoughPro Tortilla Press
Frymaster Fryer
Product Analysis Equipment:
Calibre C-Cell: Baked Product Imaging System
Texture Systems TA-XT2 Texture Analyzer
Minolta Colorimeter
Texture Technologies Volscan Profiler 600