In the 2nd century BC, a Jewish monastic group known as the Essenes created the first recipes and techniques for sprouted grain breads. Their style of bread is now called Essene, or "Manna bread."
After centuries of bread baking it is difficult to find or uncover a “new” ingredient or technique. However, American innovation and the local grain movement have provided a revived opportunity to explore the baker’s staple, grain, in the sprouted version.
Primizie, the premiere line of thick cut crispbreads that brings together enhanced culinary flavors from the best from everywhere, has introduced their new line of Organic Sprouted Grains.
If it seems like everywhere you turn, you are hearing more about grains—whole, ancient or sprouted—you are paying attention. You’re also witnessing a major food trend.
The fresh bread category remains the most important segment in bakery today. It’s highly competitive, and the playing field continues to grow more crowded as more product dynamics like artisan and better-for-you come into consideration with increased frequency.
Way Better Snacks builds momentum as a leader in better-for-you snacking, featuring a range of sprouted ingredients in its clean-label tortilla chips and crackers.
In the world of snacks today, good ideas are sprouting up all over. Snacking is the new normal, and in order to remain competitive and relevant in a culture that increasingly leans toward better-for-you options, manufacturers are exploring formulation tactics that build more positive nutritional messaging into their products. Clean label is also top-of-mind, and if a snack can swing a gluten-free claim, its appeal instantly broadens.