Description
Puratos S500 Bread Dough Improver 20 kg is a multipurpose bread improver designed for bakeries. It increases dough volume, machine tolerance, and workability; it also ensures a more uniform crumb, a soft interior texture, and longer freshness. Santral Gıda is a wholesale food supplier that has been delivering to all 39 districts of Istanbul six days a week with next-day delivery since 1995.
What is the wholesale price of Puratos S500 (20 kg)?
The current wholesale price for a 20-kg bag of S500 Bread Dough Conditioner is 7,560 TL—which works out to 378 TL per kilogram. The price does not include VAT; please obtain written confirmation from our sales representative before placing an order.
What is S500, and what does it do to dough?
S500 is a bread improver: a product added in very small amounts to flour and dough that regulates the dough’s behavior. Flour quality varies from batch to batch; the improver absorbs these fluctuations, ensuring you produce the same bread every day. In practice, it improves four aspects at once: volume, machine tolerance, internal structure, and shelf life.
| What changes? | What do you see in practice? |
|---|---|
| Volume | Bread that is denser and taller than bread made from the same amount of dough |
| Machine tolerance | Does not tear in the dough kneading and cutting machine and fits more easily into the mold |
| Pore Structure | A more uniform and fine-pored structure, with an interior that does not crumble when sliced |
| Freshness | Delayed onset of the stale taste the next day |
| Fermentation | Dough that is more forgiving of time variations |
Is S500 an additive? What’s in it?
Honest answer: Yes, S500 is a food additive—but it works differently than the term “additive” might suggest. The composition of bread improvers typically consists of wheat flour as a carrier, enzymes, an emulsifier, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The enzymes are deactivated by heat during baking; ascorbic acid is, of course, vitamin C. The usage rate is on the order of one percent of the flour’s weight, meaning its proportion in the bread is very small.
The exact list of ingredients and E numbers for the product is listed on the packaging label and may vary by batch or market. If you are providing an ingredient declaration to your customer, be sure to refer to the label on the bag you have on hand and the Puratos technical data sheet; the information on this page is for general reference only.
How much does it yield? How much flour does a 20-kg bag produce?
The typical usage rate in bread improvers is between 0.5% and 1% of the flour weight; the exact dosage is specified in the product information sheet and your recipe. The table below is based on a 1% dosage.
| Usage | Flour processed using 20-kg bags | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5% dosage | 4,000 kg of flour | 1.89 TL per 1 kg of flour |
| 1% dosage | 2,000 kg of flour | 3.78 TL per 1 kg of flour |
| 1% dosage, 500 g of bread flour | ~4,000 loaves | ~1.89 TL per loaf |
| 1% dosage, a bakery processing 100 kg of flour per day | ~20 days | ~378 TL / day |
In which types of bread is it used?
The S500 is versatile: it is used in white loaf bread, baguettes, sandwich bread, toast bread, buns, and flatbread doughs. It works well with ready-made mixes for specialty grain breads— Tegral Whole Wheat, Tegral Rye, Tegral Mixed Grain, and Tegral Country Bread are among the top choices.
Can it be used with a ready-made bread mix?
It’s usually not necessary. Ready-to-use bread mixes (Tegral series, Easy Ciabatta, Tradizone) already contain a leavening agent; adding S500 to them results in an excessive dosage. S500 is primarily intended for bakeries that use their own flour and follow their own recipes.
What is the difference between the S500 and the Kimo series?
| Product | Where to Use | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| S500 | Daily fresh production, all-purpose bread | 20 kg |
| Kimo Long-A | Frozen dough — produced by flash-freezing and then baking | 20 kg |
| Kimo Croissant-A | Frozen croissants and layered dough | 20 kg |
If you’re working with frozen dough, the Kimo series is the right choice instead of the S500; the freeze-thaw cycle requires different protection. The Tegral Croissant Mix is also used in croissant production.
Can it be used with sourdough?
Yes, they are not mutually exclusive. Sourdough adds flavor and aroma, and provides structure and tolerance. Bakeries that use liquid sourdough combine Sapore Daphne (wheat) or Sapore Oracolo (rye) with S500. The dosages must be adjusted separately.
What happens if you use too much?
Excessive dough hydration makes the dough too loose: the bread spreads in the oven, the crust becomes thin, and the crumb opens up too much, causing it to crumble. It also affects the flavor. “The more I add, the better it will be” doesn’t work—you must follow the recipe’s specified amounts and measure with a scale, not by eye using a spoon.
How should it be stored?
Store in a cool, dry, and odor-free warehouse with the bag tightly sealed; no cold chain is required. Moisture is the biggest enemy—the opening of the opened bag must be tightly sealed after each use, and the bag should be placed on a pallet rather than directly on the floor. Refer to the packaging label for the best-by date.
Which businesses use it?
Bakeries that produce fresh bread daily, production kitchens in hotels and hospitals, central bakeries for chain cafes, and catering kitchens that produce sandwich bread. You can find our complete range of bakery and pastry supplies in the Bakery & Pastry category.
What are the product’s technical specifications?
| Brand | Puratos |
|---|---|
| Product Name | S500 Bread Dough Improver |
| Net weight | 20 kg bag |
| Applications | Multipurpose — daily production of fresh bread |
| Typical dosage | 0.5–1% of the flour weight (based on the recipe) |
| Storage | Cool, dry, odor-free storage; no cold chain required |
| Category | Baking & Pastry |
| Wholesale price | 7,560 TL / 20 kg (378 TL/kg) |
Always refer to the current packaging label and the Puratos technical data sheet for the list of ingredients, allergen information, exact dosage, and best-by date.
How many bags can be ordered?
You can place orders in single-bag (20 kg) quantities. For bakeries with regular production, a periodic shipping schedule can be set up; our sales representative will work with you to determine the delivery frequency based on your consumption rate.
To which districts in Istanbul are deliveries made, and on which days?
We offer next-day delivery to all 39 districts of Istanbul, 6 days a week, using our own vehicles. The dry goods category does not require a cold chain; the bags are transported in a closed cargo compartment.
How do I place an order or request a quote?
Santral Gıda sells exclusively to businesses (bakeries, pastry shops, hotels, catering services, and commercial kitchens); we do not offer retail sales or online payment options. You can request current prices and stock availability by clicking the “Request a Quote” button on the product page or by contacting us via WhatsApp. You can browse the Puratos brand page for the full range of Puratos products.
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