What is Lecithin? A soybean-based emulsifier or lubricant. Actually, lecithin can be derived from a number of different animal and plant tissues, but soybean oil is one of its primary sources. Sunflower oil is also gaining popularity as a source for lecithin. Let’s take a deep dive into the science behind this ingredient. Lecithin consists […]

Why do Flour Prices Fluctuate Daily? You don’t necessarily have to be a licensed stockbroker to understand flour prices, but it wouldn’t hurt. Fluctuations on flour pricing are intricate, but can be simplified for a general understanding. Three main variables—all of which are volatile—influence the price of flour every single day. Wheat future prices. Traded […]

Searching for Oats in the United States What is going on with flour and oats in the United States? You already see the dramatic price fluctuations. But why? And how can we fix this? Simply put: oats were hard to get out of Western Canada this spring. Rail cars, are essential to the oats industry, […]

Commercial Craft Distilling Is On The Rise If you haven’t noticed, you haven’t been outside in a while. Craft breweries have been popping up all over the world, particularly here in Michigan. The microbrew craze is introducing many quality beers to the market, and consumers are indulging. But what about people who don’t like beer? […]