Sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL) forms strong bonds with the flour proteins during gluten development, improving dough strength. During protein denaturation at baking temperatures, these bonds weaken and SSL is able to translocate to the starch molecules, reducing their staling rates during storage 1.
Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and freeze the egg whites until firm. Pop the egg whites out and transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag and return to the freezer. Now, whenever you need one, two or three egg whites for an egg-white-only recipe, you have them, premeasured, at your disposal.
Fresh shell eggs can be stored in their cartons in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 weeks beyond this date with insignificant quality loss. Expiration Date: The âsell byâ or âbest if used byâ or âexp (date)â are all expressions used by the industry in various states, and are used by the retailer to assure you of freshness.