ABOUT THIS COURSE

  • Master Ingredients & Formulations

    Understand how to select and combine gluten-free flours, binders, and flavor enhancers. Achieve the ideal texture, taste, and structure for high-quality crackers.

  • Optimize Production & Quality Control

    Learn techniques for dough preparation, baking, and efficient packaging. Maintain consistent product quality and extend shelf life at an industrial scale.

  • Innovate & Scale Sustainably

    Explore new ingredient trends and health-focused formulations. Implement eco-friendly practices and scale your operations responsibly.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Understanding Gluten-Free Ingredients

    • Market Overview

    • Key Challenges in Gluten-Free Cracker Formulation
  2. 2

    • Gluten-Free Flours and Starches

    • Functional Properties of Gluten-Free Starches and Their Effects on Dough Structure

    • Binders and Stabilizers

    • Fat Systems and Oils

    • Leavening Systems

    • Flavor Enhancers

    • Blending Strategies for Improving Texture

    • Physicochemical Properties in Gluten-Free Baking: Pasting, Rheology, and Texture
  3. 3

    • Dough Preparation and Mixing Techniques

    • Forming Equipment

    • Baking and Drying for Gluten-Free Cracker Production in Multi-Zone Tunnel Ovens

    • Cooling Strategies

    • Packaging Solutions for Gluten-Free Crackers
  4. 4

    • Assignment 1
  5. 5

    • Texture Issues

    • Expansion and Volume Problems

    • Inconsistent Color and Appearance

    • Shelf Life and Staling
  6. 6

    • Ingredient Innovation

    • Health and Functional Benefits

    • Sustainable Practices

    • Additional Considerations: Flavor Trends
  7. 7

    • Scaling Up Production

    • Expanding Your Gluten-Free Cracker Production

    • Regulatory Compliance and Certification

    • Sustainability and Waste Management in Large-Scale Baking
  8. 8

    • Understanding Gluten-Free Consumers
  9. 9

    • Final Assignment

INSTRUCTOR

Phillip Stringer

Phillip Stringer is the founder of Comprehensive Process Solutions, LLC, and a dedicated Engineering and R&D professional with 14 years of experience in the Food, Agriculture, and Pharma industries. His extensive global experiences, spanning over 30 countries across six continents, provide him with unique insights into client needs. Phillip's passion for Process Engineering and making innovative ideas a reality has led him to collaborate with organizations ranging from startups to multinational corporations valued at over $40 billion. He has been instrumental in designing and installing manufacturing systems from ingredient handling to packaging. A senior technical contributor to capital projects up to $100 million, Phillip has also served as a senior leader at a science and innovation center, where he enhanced R&D capabilities and assisted customers in identifying technologies and processes for new product development or process improvements. Phillip enjoys working with and training all levels of an organization. He holds dual master’s degrees in Science Management and Leadership, and an MBA, merging technical knowledge with business acumen. His passion lies in building robust business and manufacturing systems through technical empowerment.