TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT GRANDPRO

GRANDPRO experts sincerely believe in a subtle, delicate approach to working with confectionery products, highly value the manual labor of professionals in the gastronomic industry, and for several years now have been creating a creative environment around themselves with special warmth, in which confectioners feel comfortable working and developing. An integral part of the brand positioning has become the motto "Be inspired, create and improve!", because it fully reflects the philosophy of GRANDPRO.

Our technological support service has a team of 18 highly qualified specialists, real experts, ready to help with any question. They will be happy to introduce suppliers and owners of coffee shops, bakeries, confectionery factories and other catering establishments to the features of margarines, whipping paste, butter and tell about all the intricacies of working with premium oil and fat products. Thanks to master classes and presentations that our technologists conduct throughout the country, GRANDPRO has gained trust and established partnerships in completely different regions of Russia — from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.

What makes GRANDPRO technologists different?

  • They know everything about products - from composition to production intricacies
  • They help solve any problems in production - from choosing a recipe to optimizing the technological process
  • They teach new technologies - they share experience, expertise and practical advice with clients
  • Reveal brand secrets and life hacks
  • They work throughout Russia and foreign countries

Our technologists have deep knowledge and practical experience in all areas of confectionery and flour production. This combination allowed them to thoroughly study all the professional nuances and become real gurus in their field. They are able to provide technological assistance to a confectioner, give expert advice, and accompany at all stages of introducing a new product into work.

70

YEARS OF EXPERTISE

1000

EXPERT CONSULTATIONS PER YEAR

2

PRODUCTION FACILITIES

18

PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS

R&D

MODERN AND HIGH-TECH CENTER

Frequently asked questions

Why GRANDPRO margarines?

GRANDPRO premium margarines have been developed taking into account the needs of HoReCa professionals, their recommendations and wishes. Five margarines presented in the GRANDPRO line (Cake, Tart, Cream, Croissant and Eclair) cover the entire range of confectionery and bakery recipes. They are ideal for rich, shortcrust, puff pastry, eclairs, various creams, multi-component pastries and cakes. GRANDPRO margarines are made from high-quality raw materials in strict compliance with the technologies that are the know-how of the RUSAGRO Group of Companies. The result is that GRANDPRO margarines are resistant to high temperatures, are characterized by high plasticity, are perfectly tempered, and are stable in their properties. An important feature of all GRANDPRO margarines is the exquisite creamy aroma that is preserved in the finished products. In terms of organoleptic properties, GRANDPRO margarines are an excellent substitute for butter. At the same time, they are much more technologically advanced in operation, which has a positive effect on the quality of the blanks and final products, be it baked goods or desserts.

How to increase the marginality of baked goods and desserts without losing quality?

This is one of the main issues in the confectionery industry. We support the desire of HoReCa enterprises to achieve high financial indicators, but we always focus on the quality of the products. The optimal solution would be to use high-tech GRANDPRO margarines in production: by replacing butter with them in your recipes, you will achieve a noticeable reduction in cost, and the taste and quality of the finished products will pleasantly surprise you. In addition, margarines do not contain animal fats, which allows you to increase the shelf life of your products. Purchasing GRANDPRO margarines wholesale or in small wholesale will also help you regulate production costs.

Why are GRANDPRO margarines called an innovative product for confectionery production?

We cooperate with many wonderful professionals in the confectionery industry and regularly receive feedback from them. GRANDPRO margarines have proven themselves to be excellent in both classic and creative, innovative confectionery products. They allow confectioners to implement the widest range of ideas, as well as solve various technological problems, whether it is the creation of baked goods, creams, soufflés, sweets, display desserts, desserts for delivery, frozen desserts. For example, our partners note that with GRANDPRO Croissant margarine you get impeccable puff pastry, the volume of the puff pastry is perfectly maintained after cooking. GRANDPRO Eclair margarine allows you to reduce the calorie content of cream products, which is a significant argument for many consumers. The entire GRANDPRO line is suitable for vegetarian and lactose-free diets, and, of course, for lean dishes and desserts. GRANDPRO helps confectioners, bakers, cooks create high-quality, tasty, interesting products and form their own audience of regular guests and customers.

Why temper GRANDPRO margarines?

An important advantage of GRANDPRO margarines is their high aeration capacity — an increase in volume when whipped (an exception is GRANDPRO Croissant margarine, since aeration is not required when making puff pastry). The more volume the margarine has gained, the more other components it can “take in”. We recommend tempering margarine so that it gains volume as quickly as possible when whipped. If the margarine is cold, the whipping time increases, if it is too warm, the whipped mass will not be able to gain sufficient volume and be fully stable in shape.

GRANDPRO Croissant margarine for puff pastry also has its own working temperature. If it is too cold, it will begin to break when rolled out, and we will see “marbling” of the dough. Excessively warm margarine can be absorbed into the dough or squeezed out on the sides. To ensure that your work goes well and the quality of your products is perfect, strictly follow the technology!

How do GRANDPRO margarines differ from GRANDPRO butter?

Margarine is a completely vegetable high-tech product. A properly composed composition of vegetable fats and emulsifiers determines the working characteristics of margarine and, ultimately, the quality of your confectionery and bakery products. GRANDPRO margarines are created based on the parameters required by modern confectioners, therefore they have excellent whipping properties and shape stability, and make it possible to work in a wide range of temperatures.

Butter is mostly used for preparing traditional dishes and desserts. It contains the ideal, naturally created combination of milk protein and fat, which provides the butter with unique organoleptic qualities and nutritional value.

How does GRANDPRO butter differ from other industrial butter?

Strict quality control — from raw material acceptance to finished product testing — allows us to obtain a standard natural product. In the production of GRANDPRO butter, great attention is paid to the physical and chemical properties, especially heat resistance. We evaluate the quality of the finished product based on 35 indicators. In the production of GRANDPRO butter, only the highest quality raw materials are used — natural cream. We choose the best, because it is on them that the high degree of heat resistance depends, and this is the main indicator of the stability of the butter during operation and in finished products.

Is it possible to mix GRANDPRO margarine and GRANDPRO butter in recipes, and in what proportions?

Yes, you can. These products mix perfectly in any proportions. Adding premium GRANDPRO margarine will give the dough or cream excellent aerating properties and stable quality, and the butter will emphasize the refined taste of the finished product.

How to preserve the airy structure, softness and freshness of muffins and cupcakes?

Adding GRANDPRO whipping paste in the amount of 1.0-2.5% to the total weight of the dough ingredients will extend the freshness of finished baked goods, as the paste is an excellent moisture-retaining agent.

Is it possible to reduce the amount of egg products in baked goods?

The main (but far from the only) advantage of using GRANDPRO whipping paste in baking is precisely the reduction in the dosage of egg products in biscuits, muffins, cupcakes, cookies and other products. GRANDPRO paste acts as an emulsifier for the dough and, when whipped, allows it to gain volume well, be stable and not delaminate for a long time - that is, it gives all the properties that eggs are usually responsible for. Therefore, by adding a small amount of paste (1-3% of the total dough weight), we can reduce the amount of egg products to almost 50% (the specific value depends on the type of semi-finished product), replacing them with water. At the same time, if you use GRANDPRO Cake or GRANDPRO Tart margarine in baking, the products will have an excellent golden-yellow crumb, which is typical for egg-based baking, and the delicious aroma of butter will be a bonus.

How to improve the quality of frozen semi-finished products?

A common occurrence during storage of frozen dough is moisture migration, which leads to cracks in the semi-finished product. GRANDPRO whipping paste allows you to solve this problem. It has strong moisture-retaining properties, ensures plasticity and does not crack the dough during storage. GRANDPRO paste is a working multifunctional ingredient that is useful for every pastry chef and baker to have in their arsenal.

Experts

Olga Gaidachenko
expert
Sales support technologist, RUSAGRO Maslo
Selecting the right fat is one of the most important tasks for a pastry chef. To create complex confectionery masterpieces, the fat's functionality, consistent quality, and processability are essential.
Irina Zyryanova
Expert
Head of technological support service, RUSAGRO Maslo
GRANDPRO margarines can make work in the kitchen easier. This is a product with constant quality, so it is enough to work out the recipe once, and the product will always be the same, regardless of who makes it - an experienced pastry chef or a novice employee
Svetlana Pyataeva
expert
Specialized Margarine Development Manager, RUSAGRO Maslo
Advanced technologies and new tools, as well as the best products and ingredients, help you create and achieve more. And our GRANDPRO margarines guarantee the confectioner stability in the process of creativity and enjoyment of the result.
Tamara Dudu
expert
Confectionery Development Manager, RUSAGRO Maslo
GRANDPRO margarines are products for those who appreciate guaranteed quality: they are created with love, with a “margin of safety” in terms of functionality, with verified organoleptics, which preserve and tactfully emphasize the main taste of any confectionery product