Bakers face the high cost and tight supply of wheat gluten.###With production issues in Europe and contamination issues in China, imports of the product are down dramatically, says Corbion Caravan.###“Not only is the stock low, but the price is up – 5-7% – as bakers look for the vital wheat gluten theyzinc gluconate copper need for seasonal production,” says Chris Bohm, manager of bakery applications###“This ‘double whammy’ is prompting bcitracal 1200akers who use vital wheat gluten to explore new options for extending their supply, and that’s leading them to GEM 100ascorbic acid ferrous fumarate.”###A clean label solution, GEM 100 from Corbion Caravan is a dough improver for yeast-leavened dough formulae, and can be used to reduce gluten in everything from basic hamburger buns to artisan breads, loaded with whole grains, fiber, fruits, seeds and nmagnesium citrate the same as magnesiumuts.###“By adding GEM 100 to their formulascalcium citrate 1200 mg, bakers can cut the amount of vital wheat gluten up to 50%, while still maintaining the taste and texture their consumers expect,” says Bohm.