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Craft and science are inseparably connected

NewsNovember 14, 2025

Nice article in Folia about the collaboration between Baking Lab & UvA Culinary Science program Baking Lab collaborates with scientists — and for good reason! Recently, we supported two educational projects for the University of…

ARTIS-Micropia course: Microbes, Food & Health

NewsOctober 23, 2025

Discover how microbes are not only beneficial, but also surprisingly delicious and a source of innovation.  In November and December, ARTIS-Micropia offers a four-part course: Microbes, Food & Health. During the lectures, participants explore the fascinating world…

Why bake with whole grains and why should…

NewsSeptember 29, 2025

When we talk about whole wheat, we mean flour that still contains the dietary fibres, proteins, and minerals naturally present in the grain. These nutrients are concentrated in the bran — the grain’s outer layer.But…

“Thinking” with your hands

NewsJuly 8, 2025

How can ‘thinking with your hands’ contribute to your creativity? Working with your hands turns out to bring various benefits, both physical and mental. It can also help develop practical and creative skills. Such questions…

Gluten & Helium

NewsJune 30, 2025

Baking Lab Amsterdam enables team members to explore the fundamentals of baking. Here we studied the effects of salt, acids and kneading on the properties of gluten extracted from strong American wheat flour (14.5 %…

Rise! Magazine: Circulair Ondernemen

NewsJune 2, 2025

Lees ook: Is de tijd van “opschraling” voorbij? Lees meer over ons Educatief en Circulair Bakkers Lab Het Rise! artikel (feb 2024) hieronder Beter brood dankzij de wetenschap Aan de Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam-Oost staat een…

Designing a Circular Menu

classroomMarch 24, 2025

At the heart of our approach is the challenge of creating circular recipes. This design process calls for dedication and engages all senses—including those often overlooked, such as smell, taste, and touch. We experiment through…

AI with a pinch of salt

classroomFebruary 9, 2025

The rise of AI & Critical Thinking  You might be tempted to rely more on AI-generated answers these days. However, it’s essential to critically evaluate the information presented to you, especially in an era where…

NAP nieuws over Desembrood & Baking Lab Workshop

NewsFebruary 3, 2025

Nieuw Amsterdams Peil (NAP) is een nieuwswebsite voor nieuwsgierige Amsterdammers. NAP Nieuws wordt gemaakt door masterstudenten van de opleiding MA Journalistiek en Media van de Universiteit van Amsterdam. Hierbij een videoreportage  over desembrood, onder andere opgenomen…