"Based on the author's work with many of the leading biscuit manufacturers in the world, Biscuit, Cracker and Cookie Recipes for the Food Industry is a unique and invaluable resource for the industry. The book is written both for research and development staff looking for new products and for production managers who wish to investigate improvements and cost reductions for existing lines.

Drawn from over 30 years' experience in 34 countries, it contains over 180 recipes covering all the main types of biscuit, cracker and cookie. It is a valuable aid in product development, assessing best practice in the industry, and investigating improvements in current production operations.".

"The book begins by investigating some of the key variables in effective recipe development. It then presents a series of recipes for hard-dough products such as crispbread and crackers, short-dough biscuits and cookies, extruded and deposited dough products. Further chapters include recipes for sponge biscuits, wafers and secondary processes such as icing and chocolate coating.

A final chapter covers the important area of dietetic products, including recipes for reduced fat and sugar biscuits and products for particular groups such as diabetics and babies, for example." "Biscuit, Cracker and Cookie Recipes for the Food Industry provides unparalleled access to best practice in the industry, and a wealth of ideas for product developers and production managers. It will be an essential resource."--BOOK JACKET.