Ingredient

Added As Dough Conditioner

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Role in food
Manufacturers add dough conditioners to improve the consistency of dough, making it easier to …

What it is

Added as dough conditioner is not a specific ingredient but a functional category. Ingredients used as dough conditioners are typically carbohydrates, like certain flours or sugars, or enzymes. They are added to dough to improve its texture and workability during baking.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add dough conditioners to improve the consistency of dough, making it easier to handle and process. They can also help create a softer crumb and a lighter texture in baked goods like breads, rolls, and pastries.

Health notes

Many ingredients used as dough conditioners are recognized as safe by the FDA, often falling under the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) designation. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated many common dough conditioners. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels of these ingredients.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Some dough conditioners may be derived from wheat, but the final product usually contains negligible amounts of gluten.

Products containing Added As Dough Conditioner

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Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc. Cinnamon Pull A Part Rolls Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 391kcal 4.3Protein 15.9Fat 58.0Carbs McKee Foods Corporation Danish Pastry, Apple Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 359kcal 4.9Protein 16.9Fat 45.8Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 431kcal 7.7Protein 21.5Fat 52.3Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. All Butter Croissants Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 422kcal 6.7Protein 22.2Fat 51.1Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Traditional Mini Naan Indian Style Tandoori Flat Bread, Traditional Breads & Buns 300kcal 8Protein 9Fat 48Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Ancient Grain Mini Naan Indian Style Tandoori Flat Bread, Ancient Grain Breads & Buns 300kcal 10Protein 10Fat 46Carbs Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc. Apple, Cherry And Cheese Roll Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 345kcal 5.5Protein 16.4Fat 45.5Carbs Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc. Cheese, Cherry And Pineapple Role Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 382kcal 5.5Protein 18.2Fat 50.9Carbs Lone Star Consolidated Foods, Inc. King Cake, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 373kcal 3.6Protein 16.4Fat 52.7Carbs Raley's Spanakopita Premium Appetizers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 267kcal 6.7Protein 15Fat 28.3Carbs Safeway, Inc. Original Mini Naan Artisan Bread, Original Breads & Buns 300kcal 8Protein 7Fat 48Carbs Safeway, Inc. Artisan Stone Oven Baked Flatbread Breads & Buns 300kcal 8Protein 7Fat 48Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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