Paul Hurley, chef at Dum Dum Donuterrie, sais he has not seen the recent health push “take precedence” over indulgence when it comes to pastry. Paul Hurley, chef at Dum Dum Donuterrie, sais he has not seen the recent health push “take precedence” over indulgence when it comes to pastry.

Products

American Sweet Bakery — CSM
From brownies to cookie dough, American pastries and dessert options have for a long time been the envy of the world. CSM Bakery Solutions’ latest offering is a concept of American Sweet Bakery products including American-inspired mixes, toppings and fillings.

“These components allow our customers to prepare a large variety of authentic American pastries, satisfying a growing trend throughout the world,” says channel marketing director, Michael Pruss.

Frozen-fresh fruit — Baqer Mohebi
With summer fast approaching, Baqer Mohebi is on hand with the latest in fruit favourites. The firm has teamed up with Andros to supply UAE and Oman customers with frozen-fresh fruit offerings including fruit compotes to be used cold as accompaniments to desserts, fresh cheese and yoghurt and also fruit purées that can be used for macarons, fruit sorbets, ice cream and mousses. Baqer Mohebi boasts the “versatility” of the new products which have 80% fruit content and just 10% added sugar.

Gluten-free cakes — La Marquise
Gluten-free is fast trending globally and the Middle East is no exception. La Marquise has launched three gluten-free cake offerings it hopes will cater to rising demand. The three flavours are cinnamon and apple, red velvet, and carrot, which La Marquise claims are “among the top favourite flavours of UAE consumers”. The carrot cake mix can double up as banana bread. Silvia Persico, business development manager, La Marquise International adds that the beauty of the new range, which forms La Marquise’s Palais du Chef brand, is “you cannot tell they are gluten free as they taste just as great as the original recipes”.

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