1. How to Invent a Baking Product
If you are wondering how to invent a new product, but worry that it will take too much time, be too
difficult, or cost too much money there are ways to prevent these situations. At the same time, new
product development is something that is uncertain. It is quite a risk, much like everything in business.
No company or invention can guarantee success. So when you are thinking about how to invent a new
product, there are plenty of factors to consider.
For one, companies continue to be more innovative. Therefore, there are people coming up with new
invention ideas every day and they are making prototypes as you think about how to invent your idea.
That is why it is important to do research and make sure your invention idea is not already on the
market. Even if there is a product like the one you came up with, there is always a demand for new or
improved products from corporations or individuals with new product ideas. These products should
either solve a problem or improve something and be able to fit in with a certain company’s product line.
For example, if you are thinking about inventing a new baking product, some of the newest inventions
to recently come out are the Paneforma, mini cupcake makers and gluten free ingredients. I’m sure that
everyone with gluten intolerance is grateful for the people who figured out how to invent gluten free
cupcakes, cookies, and more sweet treats.
The Paneforma is a baking mold that creates a uniform shaped bowl every time with just the right
amount of dough. The dough/batter is dropped in to the bottom mold. Individual cups are then placed
in the mold and the retaining bars locked into place. Paneforma uses a flanged lip that hangs down from
the top half of the mold and the flanged lip expands during the cooking process as the dough pushes out
against it. As the dough batter rises, the retaining bar applies the pressure required to keep the top of
the mold from lifting out of the bottom mold. When you take Paneforma out of the oven, you remove
the small four tabs of excess dough and there are delicious bread bowls.
Another invention is the mini cupcake makers. They are great for making bite-sized cupcakes. The
advantage mini cupcake makers have over regular ones is that they can make more cupcakes in a
minimal amount of time. Most of them come with a non-stick surface, which makes it easier to clean.
They are also easier to eat, which makes it great for parties.
The discovery and usage of gluten free ingredients is trending. Buckwheat is a fruit that is nutritious and
gluten free. It can be ground into a substitute for flour. For baking, it can be used as a pie crust or even
as a pizza crust. Another gluten free ingredient is arrowroot. It is a gluten free starch made from the root
of an herb and can be used to thicken batters that corn starch would usually be good for.
Let’s not forget the “All-In-One Cookie Cutter.” It puts a nice twist on a usual tedious task of creating
decorative treats using traditional cookie cutters. Not only does the traditional process of cutting out
shapes take time, but also the cleanup of various plastic or metal cutters can be inconvenient. Bakers
can now simply roll out dough with the device and at the same time, it cuts out different cookie shapes
with minimal wasted dough. There is also the Davison-developed Brownie Bowl, which is a silicone
baking bowl that can bake cookies, brownies and cakes in different shapes. It bakes batters into the
shape of a bowl that can hold all sorts of things. It is great for putting scoops of ice cream in and pouring
milk to dunk cookies.
2. One great baking invention that is currently in the works is use of ultrasound to bake. A team at Heriot-
Watt University believes the method can reduce processing time, cut waste and improve the texture of
gluten-free products. The ultrasound waves help to prevent pockets of air from forming in the dough by
regulating its mass to energy balance.
When figuring out how to invent your product, you may face some obstacles along the way. This can
cause you to lose time, energy and money in trying to get off the ground with a product, especially if you
do not know how to invent on your own. If you face any obstacles or are having a hard time inventing a
product alone, keep in mind that there are inventing companies that can help. One of the biggest
obstacles most inventors must overcome when pursuing an idea is being willing to trust someone with
their idea. Make sure to do your research and choose an inventing company that has experience with
developing products and getting them on store shelves. Also make sure that the company will make you
sign a Confidentiality Agreement to ensure that your idea is safe.
Do you have an idea for an invention?