Bread Improvers for Unparalleled Performance

Breadmaking is evolving rapidly, shaped by changing consumer expectations, evolving food law requirements and the growing need for cost control and process optimizations.

Building on a long-standing heritage in bread improvement and continuous technological innovations, CSM Ingredients develops advanced dough enhancing systems designed to unlock the full potential of flour and cereals. Our expertise in fermentation control, gluten network development, and modern enzyme technology enables bakers to achieve reliable processing, optimized texture, and long-lasting freshness, while preserving the sensory qualities consumers value most. As market trends point toward efficiency, clean label formulations, reducing waste and achieving consistent results at scale, our solutions turn complexity into opportunity.

Bread Improvers for Optimal Production

CSM Ingredients’ bread improvers are designed as integrated solutions, combining deep understanding in enzymatic systems with application know-how to support reliable, efficient and scalable bread & roll production.

Built on CSM Ingredients’ biotechnology platform, our bread improvers employ enzyme-led systems developed to support dough performance throughout the production process. Through targeted interactions with key flour components, these solutions help manage fermentation performance, dough machinability, gas retention and volume consistency, even in the presence of fluctuating raw material quality.

By understanding individual enzyme molecules, CSM Ingredients designs targeted blends for:

robust process control
improved operating costs
better regulatory clarity
cleaner label formulations
industry standardization

Optimized shelf life for improved customer satisfaction and reduced waste

Fresh keeping has become a strategic priority in modern baking, as freshness perception, shelf life expectations and food waste reduction increasingly influence purchasing decisions and operational efficiency.

CSM Ingredients’ fresh keeping solutions leverage advanced enzymatic systems and/or ingredients of natural origin to manage softness retention, integrating seamlessly into existing dough conditioning and processing setups. These solutions support consistent freshness performance over time, contributing to reduced product waste and more sustainable bakery operations without compromising sensory quality.

FRESKO

Enzyme-based fresh-keeping system designed to help maintain softness, retain the ideal crumb texture, support a clean sensory profile, reduce staling across multiple bread types.

IDEAL FOR: Pan breads, sliced loaves, buns, rolls.

Gluten Boost

Modular system to reduce vital wheat gluten, improving machinability, gas retention and uniform loaf volume as well as cost control; available in different variants for different processes.

IDEAL FOR: Wheat-based breads and rolls with variable flour or gluten quality.

Soft'n Fresh CL

Premium fresh keeper based on modern enzyme technology with a lean declaration, applicable in many applications and in low dosages due to concentrated formula. It delivers a great texture and excellent mouthfeel.

IDEAL FOR: Bread loaves, bread buns, other baked goods.

Hi-Shield

Range of plant-based powders by HIFOOD to enhance taste and maintain freshness over shelf life. By providing long-lasting stability, it allows to preserve product quality and taste profiles over time, thus contributing to reducing spoilage and waste.

IDEAL FOR: Bread loaves, bread buns, other baked goods, including gluten-free.

HI-GF XTEND B

Enzyme-based system for freshness over shelf life in gluten-free goods, helping to preserve moisture distribution and stabilize structure throughout the product’s life cycle

IDEAL FOR: gluten-free leavened products including bread, pizza and focaccia

Why rely on CSM Ingredients for Bread and Roll Improvers?

CSM Ingredients combines decades of bakery knowledge with local application expertise to deliver a vast range of improvers with excellent processing properties and smooth machinability. Our highly skilled technical teams can help you lock in repeatable performance and improve shelf life.

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