An apparatus (10) for controlling manufacture of baked products includes a piece forming device (16) configured to form dough pieces b.v reshaping dough lumps, a tunnel oven (22), at least one sensor (28) configured to detect parameters associated with the dough pieces; and a controller (40). The controller (40) correlates parameters associated with the dough pieces (80), target parameters of the baked products, ambient environmental conditions, and settings and conditions of the tunnel oven (22) to generate, based on a multivariate predictive control model, baking parameters of the tunnel oven (22) predicted by the controller to cause the tunnel oven to produce, from the dough pieces inserted into the tunnel oven, the baked products (90) with the target parameters. The controller (40) is also configured to control the tunnel oven (22) to run these baking parameters while the dough pieces are baked in the tunnel oven to produce the baked products having the target parameters.

An apparatus (10) for controlling manufacture of baked products includes a piece forming device (16) configured to form dough pieces b.v reshaping dough lumps, a tunnel oven (22), at least one sensor (28) configured to detect parameters associated with the dough pieces; and a controller (40). The controller (40) correlates parameters associated with the dough pieces (80), target parameters of the baked products, ambient environmental conditions, and settings and conditions of the tunnel oven (22) to generate, based on a multivariate predictive control model, baking parameters of the tunnel oven (22) predicted by the controller to cause the tunnel oven to produce, from the dough pieces inserted into the tunnel oven, the baked products (90) with the target parameters. The controller (40) is also configured to control the tunnel oven (22) to run these baking parameters while the dough pieces are baked in the tunnel oven to produce the baked products having the target parameters.

Sourdough with a pH of between 3 and 6, an acetic acid content of less than 2,000 ppm, a lactic acid content of less than 8,000 ppm, a yeast content in log(CFU)/g of between 7 and 9, a lactic acid bacteria content in log(CFU)/g of between 8 and 10 and a growth measurement in cm in excess of 2 after five hours, which, when used in bakery, gives a cooked bread with a specific volume which is at least equal to 3 cm.sup.3/g.

Sourdough with a pH of between 3 and 6, an acetic acid content of less than 2,000 ppm, a lactic acid content of less than 8,000 ppm, a yeast content in log(CFU)/g of between 7 and 9, a lactic acid bacteria content in log(CFU)/g of between 8 and 10 and a growth measurement in cm in excess of 2 after five hours, which, when used in bakery, gives a cooked bread with a specific volume which is at least equal to 3 cm.sup.3/g.

A production system for moisture and texture detection and control in tortilla and tortilla chip production includes a production line, including a cooker/grinder, a sheeter/cutter, an oven, an equalizer, a fryer, and a cooler/packaging machine; and a production control unit, including a processor, non-transitory memory, an input/output component, a moisture controller, a temperature controller, a belt speed controller, a masa moisture sensor, a chip moisture sensor, laser sensors for measuring surface texture of baked and fried chips, a laser controller, a texture classifier, a feedback controller. Also disclosed is a method for production control, including controlling moisture content, measuring masa moisture, controlling oven, measuring baked surfaces, measuring fried surfaces, classifying baked surfaces, classifying fried surfaces, optimizing oven temperature, optimizing oven belt speed, storing and characterizing historical records.

A production system for moisture and texture detection and control in tortilla and tortilla chip production includes a production line, including a cooker/grinder, a sheeter/cutter, an oven, an equalizer, a fryer, and a cooler/packaging machine; and a production control unit, including a processor, non-transitory memory, an input/output component, a moisture controller, a temperature controller, a belt speed controller, a masa moisture sensor, a chip moisture sensor, laser sensors for measuring surface texture of baked and fried chips, a laser controller, a texture classifier, a feedback controller. Also disclosed is a method for production control, including controlling moisture content, measuring masa moisture, controlling oven, measuring baked surfaces, measuring fried surfaces, classifying baked surfaces, classifying fried surfaces, optimizing oven temperature, optimizing oven belt speed, storing and characterizing historical records.

The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.

The present invention encompasses edible carriers for foods that are soft but still hold a preformed shape. Specifically encompassed are soft shaped tortilla products that can be used to hold food fillings. Exemplary shapes and sizes are provided for the products. Also encompassed are methods of making, packaging, and using the products.

A process for grilling pizza includes grilling one side of a shaped pizza dough on a design bearing grate, applying condiments to the grilled side, and baking the partially cooked pizza.

A process for grilling pizza includes grilling one side of a shaped pizza dough on a design bearing grate, applying condiments to the grilled side, and baking the partially cooked pizza.