Tag: flour
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How Flour Shape the Microbes Behind Sourdough’s Sourness
Introduction: The microbial mystery behind sourdough flavor Sourdough is often praised for its complex flavor, tang, and texture. But what actually sets one loaf apart from another can begin long before the dough hits the oven. A recent study published in Microbiology Spectrum, led by researchers at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, investigates how…
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The Hidden Microbes That Decide How Sourdough Tastes
What makes sourdough taste uniquely sour? Sourdough is more than flour, water, and time. Across bakeries and home kitchens, the tangy profile, texture, and aroma of sourdough loafs seem to depend on an invisible cast of microbial players. A recent study published in Microbiology Spectrum by Heil and researchers at North Carolina State University in…
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SPI Up 3.87% YoY as Pakistan Faces Food and Fuel Pressures
Pakistan’s SPI Climbs 3.87% YoY The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ending January 15, 2026, shows a 3.87% year-on-year increase, underscoring persistent cost pressures on Pakistani households. While some prices may ease in certain categories, the overall SPI reading reflects a broad inflationary trend affecting essential items such as flour and energy costs.…