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Dusts provide sparkle

The new Razzle Dazzle dusts from Avalon Deco Supplies are sure to please. Pearlescent Dust provides a pearl-like glossy finish, while Mystical Dust adds a bright, glittery sparkle. Add Razzle Dazzle to make your cakes really pop. Call Avalon Deco Supply Inc. at 800/325-3326.
www.avalondeco.com

Reduce decorating stress

Dittmar Development's Easy Piper replaces the old piping bag with a more efficient, fatigue-free decorating system. With no connecting cords or hoses, the user has total freedom of movement. Call Dittmar Development at 208/664-1020.
www.easy-piper.com

Print on your cookies

Use Kopykake Edible Frosting Sheets to add life to your cookies. Print pictures on them for wedding favors and other occasions, or put corporate logos on them for local businesses. Frosting sheets are available in 2-, 3- and 8-in. round sizes, and 1/4 and 1/2 sheet sizes. Call Kopykake at 800/999-5253.
www.kopykake.com

Elegant wedding program

DecoPac's new Wedding Elegance program is designed to inspire bakeries with creative new cake designs, while providing easy and hassle-free components and accessory pieces. Call DecoPac at 800/DECOPAC. www.decopac.com

Add glamor to cakes

Bakery Crafts offers its Glitz & Glimmer collection, a line of glazes and gels that allow bakers to add sparkle to their creations. The ready-to-use glazes, available in gold, silver and pearl, were developed for use with fondant. Call Bakery Crafts at 800/543-1673.
www.bakerycrafts.com

Fast, compact depositor

With a multi-purpose design, the compact depositors from Unifiller are great all-around depositing systems, the company says. Despite a smaller footprint, they have more power and faster depositing speeds than larger depositors. Call Unifiller Systems Inc. at 888/733-8444. www.unifiller.com

Advanced rack oven

LBC Bakery Equipment offers a rotating rack oven that combines value with state-of-the-art engineering. The oven features an automatic lift and gear driven rotation system, a patented Vertiflow heat exchanger, high-volume steam system and computer control for programming. Call LBC Bakery Equipment Inc. at 888/RACKOVN. www.langbakery.com

Cutting solutions

Bakon USA's ultrasonic cutting machines are available as in-line solutions or stand-alone models. The ultrasonic technology features a titanium blade that oscillates vertically at 20,000 cycles per second. At such a frequency, the friction is nearly zero, creating a clean and accurate cut. Call Bakon Food Equipment at 800/TRY-BAKON. www.bakon.eu.com

Versatile depositor

The Vemag from Reiser is a highly versatile depositor that incorporates innovative attachments to produce many different food items. The Vemag provides consistent depositing accuracy and speed even while handling viscous products or large particulates. Call Reiser at 781/821-1290. www.reiser.com

Quality, lightweight bakery racks

Schaumburg Specialties Co., the makers of SHOPcraft, introduce KWIKCraft, the latest line of quality baking racks. The low-cost, lightweight racks are constructed of quality materials. Three standard, single-rack sizes are in-stock and ready for shipment. Call Schaumburg Specialties Co. at 800/834-8125. info@shopcraftracks.com

Sanitize quickly

The Douglas Model 1536-B is a walk-in stainless steel batch washer designed to wash and sanitize single or double oven/cooling racks. It also is a high-volume pot, pan and utensil washer that cleans quickly and efficiently. With an average wash/rinse cycle of only five minutes, clean up is quick and economical. Call Douglas Machines Corp. at 800/331-6870.
www.dougmac.com

Electronically controlled mixer

ABS offers its 80-qt. planetary mixer, complete with 10 electronically controlled speeds that eliminate expensive gearbox repairs and clutch replacements. Attachments are all stainless steel. Call American Baking Systems Inc. at 319/373-5006.
www.abs1.net

Reduce dough handling

Baker's Best oven systems are designed for bakeries that aim to reduce the amount of dough handling, from shaping to baking. The systems reduce labor and increase consistency, meaning more profits. Call Baker's Best at 713/748-5441.
www.bestovens.com

Bread slicing solution

The Jac tabletop slicers from Erika-Record are a solution for operators looking for user-friendliness, slicing quality and ergonomic design. The Jac Pico and Jac Picomatic are so compact they can be easily integrated into any sales area. Call Erika-Record LLC at 800/682-8203.
www.erikarecord.com

Cutter saves labor

The ACCRS from FoodTools is an economical ultrasonic cutting system for round and sheet products.? This machine is designed to dramatically reduce labor costs, resulting in a one-year payback for most bakeries. Call FoodTools Inc. at 800/644-2377. www.foodtools.com

Improve sanitation

LVO's Wash-King features the exclusive LVO wash tub design and strategically placed nozzles, which results in better wash flow and agitation to clean the toughest, dirtiest pans. Call LVO Manufacturing Inc. at 800/346-5749.
www.lvomfg.com

Precise scoring device

Scaritech manual scoring Gringettes are made from high-grade stainless steel meant for food production. The Gringettes are available in a variety of sizes to handle any job. Gringette supports for a multiple-blade system also are availble. Individual Gringettes clip into the supports for even scoring. Call Scaritech at 858/334-7631
www.scaritech.com

Nutritious cereal bars for children

Create imaginative, colorful treats, while giving children the nutrition they need from break-fast by offering cereal bars with MallowCreme. Simply heat the marshmallow cream, pour over cereal and shape into bars. Call MallowCreme at 847/362-9977.
www.mallowcreme.com

Add almond flavor

Flavor cookies and pastries with American Almond's almond paste, containing more than 50 percent almonds. Traditional macaroon and kernel pastes are ideal for Italian cookies, Danish pastries and fillings, and offer economical alternatives to almond paste. Call American Almond Products Co. Inc. at 800/8ALMOND. www.americanalmond.com

Dare customers to resist dessert

The extensive line of mixes and bases from H.C. Brill are formulated for optimum flavor and appearance. Use chocolate fudge bittersweet base for icings, brownies, chocolate filling and fudge candy. The angel food cake mix produces light-textured, high volume, fat-free cakes. Call H.C. Brill Co. Inc. at 800/241-8526. www.hcbrill.com

Capitalize on trends

King Arthur Flour's 100% White Whole Wheat Flour is milled from 100 percent, identity-preserved, hard white wheat, which results in flour that is sweeter in flavor and lighter in color than traditional whole wheat. Call King Arthur Flour at 877/KAFLOUR. www.kingarthurflour.com

Whole grains sell

Cornerstone® Hearty Grains from Best Brands now feature an extended line of whole grain products, including croissants; thaw & sell, mini and pre-deposited muffins; sliced loaf cakes; cookie doughs and crème cake base. Call Best Brands at 800/328-2068.
www.bestbrandscorp.com

Shortening that handles well

Allfresh offers All Bake, a shortening that is interchangable with butter, but has superior handling, keeping and baking characteristics. The plastic range makes All Bake especially suitable for icings, fillings and toppings. Call Allfresh Food Products Inc. at 847/869-3100.

Sponge chiffon mix

Caravan Ingredients offers a new sponge chiffon cake mix that can absorb liquids over two times its own weight while keeping its structural integrity. With little formula variation, the mix makes a firm, resilient cake. The mix is easy to use; simply add eggs, water and oil to the free-flowing powder. Call Caravan Ingredients at 800/526-5261. www.caravaningredients.com

Add an attractive gloss

Give fresh, frozen and par-baked products a golden-brown, glossy finish with new Bake-Sheen® aerosol egg wash substitute from Par-Way Tryson. Spray products after baking while still hot for an attractive sheen. Bake-Sheen is shelf-stable with no mixing or refrigeration needed. Call Par-Way Tryson at 800/642-0088. www.parwaytryson.com

Light, sugar-free icing

Flavor Right's Sugar-free Whip'n Ice® Icing and Filling has a light, clean flavor with no aftertaste, and performs with reliable consistency. It maintains its color, never cracks or bleeds and may be frozen after whipping. Call Flavor Right at 888/464-3734.
www.flavorright.com

Shortening takes out trans fat

Ultra Cake® fluid cake shortening from ACH Food Companies has zero grams of trans fat per serving. The shortening is easy to pour or pump and has excellent freeze/thaw qualities. Also, the fluid system provides an extended shelf life. Call ACH Food Companies 800/527-3026 ext. 0. www.achfood.com

Sweetgoods focus on health

Americans are paying closer attention to quality and healthful properties in their foods. Puratos offers a line of sweetgood mixes, bases and fillings that are trans fat- and hydrogenated oil-free. The line also features whole grain, reduced sugar, and clean label products. Call Puratos Corp. at 800/654-0036.
www.puratos.com

Product tops and fills

Elgin Dairy Foods' Premium Whip Topping Base is a versatile dessert topping and filling. The non-dairy concentrate is formulated to blend with dairy products and help provide icings and fillings for cakes and layered mousse desserts. Call Elgin Dairy Foods Inc. at 800/786-9900. www.elgindairy.com

Offer gluten-free options

Corn Products International offers Expandex modified tapioca starch, ideal for creating gluten-free formulations. Its unique expansion properties help create structures and textures similar to its wheat counterparts. Call Expandex/Corn Products Intl. at 800/443-2746. www.expandexglutenfree.com

Mess-free shine

End the mess associated with egg wash by using Quick Shine products from Custom Baking. Safely and economically give baked products the shine and golden browning that generates sales — with no eggs, mixing, extra labor or waste. Call Custom Baking LLC at 877/455-4938. www.custombakingproducts.com

Variety of muffins in one pack

LaBree's Bakery offers three muffin varieties in one package. The blueberry, orange blossom and lemon poppy muffins are sure to be customer favorites and in high demand, the company says. Call LaBree's Bakery at 207/827-6121.
www.labrees.com

Use a winning donut program

Dawn offers the Ready-to-Finish Donut Program, a complete line of consistent and great-tasting yeast-raised frozen donuts made with Raised A® mix. Dawn's premium frozen cake donut line is made with Majestic ® mixes. Call Dawn Food Products Inc. at 800/248-1144.
www.dawnfoods.com

Chunky cookies

Country Home Bakers has introduced Chocolate Mint, S'mores and Rocky Road flavors to its Supreme cookie line. Country Home Bakers Supreme cookie dough contains more than 25 percent high-quality particulates per batch. Call Country Home Bakers at 800/989-9534 ext. 308. www.countryhomebakers.com

Healthful muffin batters

Convenient, 2.5.-oz. predeposited whole grain muffin batters are new additions to Bake'n Joy's PanFree FreshBakes (freezer to oven) line of predeposited frozen batters. Flavors include low fat lemon blueberry, low fat mango Mandarin, and whole wheat carrot raisin nut. Call Bake'n Joy Foods Inc. at 800/666-4937.

Real Danish, real quick

Offer premium freezer-to-oven pastries and croissants from Lantmännen Unibake USA. The real Danish pastry is recognized the world over for its delightfully light, crispy quality and delectable flavor. These authentic croissants are already proofed, so they can go directly from the freezer to the oven. Call Lantmännen Unibake USA at 630/963-4781.
www.lantmannenunibakeusa.com

Streamline and simplify

Integrate your business with BakeSmart software from Legacy USA. It handles everything from purchasing to custom orders, point of sale to e-commerce and operations to gift cards. Call BakeSmart at 317/881-9781. www.bakesmart.net

Fluted cake pan

Create unique snack cakes and desserts with Chicago Metallic's fluted cake pan. The wide flutes, combined with AmeriCoat silicon bakery release coating, eliminate cleaning and sticking problems. Call Chicago Metallic 800/323-3966.
www.cmbakeware.com

Bake layer cakes quickly

Flexipat,® a baking sheet with edges, allows bakers to quickly spread or mould level layers of sponge, crème brûlèe or fruit jelly. The flexibility and non-stick nature of Flexipat ensures any baked or frozen product will have an even, regular appearance, and the possibilities for creative experimentation are endless. Call Demarle Inc. at 888/FLEXPAN.
www.demarleusa.com

Unique, easy sealing system

The InnoSeal Bagclosing System uses adhesive tape to create a unique plastic bag seal that provides maximum customer satisfaction in opening all manual bagged products. The InnoSeal unit uses tape and paper to create a twist and tear seal that eliminates conventional irritation in opening bagged products. Call InnoSeal Systems Inc. at 800/463-6611.
www.innoseal.com

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