Ingredient

Dough Strengthener

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Role in food

Manufacturers add dough strengtheners to improve the elasticity and volume of baked goods, making …

What it is

Dough strengtheners are ingredients added to dough to improve its handling and texture. They are often made from enzymes, oxidizing agents, or certain proteins that interact with the gluten in flour.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add dough strengtheners to improve the elasticity and volume of baked goods, making them easier to process and resulting in a better final product. They are commonly found in bread, rolls, cakes, and other baked items.

Health notes

Dough strengtheners are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. International bodies like JECFA have also evaluated various dough strengtheners. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Dough strengtheners are not typically derived from major allergens. Gluten is a component of flour, which is the primary ingredient in dough, but dough strengtheners themselves are not usually considered allergens.

Products containing Dough Strengthener

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Weis Markets, Inc. Weis, Rolls, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 338kcal 5.6Protein 8.4Fat 62.0Carbs On-A-Roll Sales Inc. Chicken Salad White Wedge Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 67% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 257kcal 8.7Protein 15.5Fat 22.3Carbs Hearthside USA, LLC Egg Salad On White Bread Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 80% DV per serving 281kcal 7.8Protein 15.0Fat 25.1Carbs Hearthside USA, LLC Wraps & Sandwiches On Wheat Bread, Turkey & Havarti Cheese On Wheat Bread Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 205kcal 13.7Protein 6.3Fat 23.7Carbs The CLH Group USA, Inc. Toasted Bread Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 107% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 193kcal 10.7Protein 10.1Fat 15.0Carbs James Skinner Baking Company Sweet Strawberry Fields Rolls Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 269kcal 5.1Protein 4.5Fat 51.3Carbs 18th Street Deli Inc. Country Ham Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 212kcal 11.3Protein 6.0Fat 27.1Carbs 18th Street Deli Inc. Breast Meat Chicken Salad Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 242kcal 10.3Protein 9.7Fat 24.9Carbs 18th Street Deli Inc. Turkey Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 205kcal 13.2Protein 3.3Fat 26.5Carbs 7-Eleven, Inc. Club Stacker Sandwich Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 95% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 217kcal 9.7Protein 8.1Fat 23.0Carbs Lewis Bakeries Inc. Healthy Life, English Muffins, 100% Whole Wheat Breads & Buns 175kcal 8.8Protein 0.9Fat 31.6Carbs The Kroger Co. Rising Crust Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 230kcal 9.5Protein 8.1Fat 29.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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