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MC West African symposium covers latest flour treatments
DOUALA, CAMEROON - MC Mühlenchemie on Oct. 1617
hosted a workshop for mills in French-speaking countries
across West Africa on the latest developments in flour treatment
for baked foods and pasta.
The event included a focus on regional challenges and opportunities
tailored to the West African milling industry. More
than 140 participants - including managers, R&D managers,
lab and quality managers, and members from ministries like
the Ministry of Agriculture and Development and ANOR,
Cameroon's quality control authority - participated.
Because of volatile raw material markets
and increasing demand for affordable food,
optimizing flour processing remains crucial
for the region. The workshop aimed to equip
local mills with knowledge to adapt their products
flexibly to meet evolving requirements.
" Our goal was to offer insights into flour
and pasta production tailored to regional realities,
proposing solutions that help adapt
products flexibly to changing demands, " said
Peter Steiner, MC's global head of business.
" Innovative approaches, like flour made from
cassava, potatoes, yams, and plantains, present
significant opportunities for local economies, reducing the
need for currency exports and strengthening the economy. "
The two-day program featured presentations and practical
demonstrations, with a primary focus on wheat processing
and the introduction of composite flour - a blend of wheat
and locally sourced crops like cassava and maize. This alternative
to conventional wheat flour was highlighted by Dr.
Lutz Popper, MC's scientific director, who presented the latest
advancements in flour enrichment. MC's technologists shared
findings on treatment concepts for baguettes, beignets, tortillas,
croissants, and biscuits, bringing fresh
perspectives to the flour industry.
The second day was dedicated to pasta
production, where MC experts demonstrated
practical solutions in flour improvement for
pasta using composite flours. A live cooking
session rounded out the program, providing
hands-on examples of composite flour
in action.
" Organizing this workshop took months of
work - but they were worth it, " said Joffrey
Campion, MC'S area sales manager France &
Northern, West & Central Africa.
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