C.P.I. For baked foods and cereals rises zero.4%

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Price Index for baked foods and cereal merchandise rose zero.Four% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. The index for all food at home also extended, growing by 0.1%.
Of the 18 items accompanied by Milling & Baking News, 11 published month-over-month gains, 6 finished decrease and 1 changed into unchanged.
The May index for Cereals and Bakery Products earlier than seasonal adjustment became 277.Eight% of the 1982-eighty four commons, up 2.1% from 12 months in the past. For all meals at domestic, the May index turned into 242.1, up 1.1% from May 2018.
The C.P.I. For cereals and cereal products in May turned into 228.3, down 0.2% from April however up zero.6% from May 2018. The index for merchandise inside this category blanketed: flour and organized mixes, 238.9, up 1.2% from April but down 1.5% from the preceding yr; breakfast cereal, 222.8, down 0.6% from the previous month however up zero.Nine% from a 12 months ago; and rice, pasta and corn meal, 237.Four, down 0.2% from April but up 1% from May 2018.
The rate index for bakery merchandise in May became 306. Four, up zero.7% from April and up 2.Eight% from May 2018.
The May index for bread becomes 184.1, down zero.2% from April however up 2.2% from May 2018. Under this heading, the C.P.I. For white bread become 333.1, down zero.2% from April however up 2.Four% from May 2018. For bread aside from white, the index changed into 360, up zero.3% from April and up to three.1% from a year ago.
The fee index for sparkling biscuits, rolls and truffles in May become 181.1, up 0.9% from April and up 2.6% from May 2018. The May index for desserts, cupcakes, and cookies changed into 292.3, up 0.7% from April and up 3.1% from May 2018. Under this section, other fee indexes covered fresh desserts and cupcakes, 317.8, unchanged from April but up 2.8% from May 2018; and cookies, 272.9, up 1.Three% from the previous month and up 3.7% from the previous 12 months.
The C.P.I. For different bakery products in May turned into 272.8, up 1.4% from April and up to three.Three% from May 2018. Under this heading, different rate indexes in May included: clean sweet rolls, coffee desserts, and donuts, 314.2, up 1.2% from April and up 5.4% from May 2018; crackers and cracker products, 310.5, up 2.8% from April and up to four.Five% from May 2018; and frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, muffins and turnovers, 272.1, down zero.1% from April however up zero.Five% from the preceding 12 months. Most people associate a deep freeze with meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit. However, baked foods keep equally well below zero. Make full use of your deep freeze this year by preparing cakes, biscuits, pies, savories, and even bread, ready for the busy Christmas period or parties. If you are expecting visitors, think of the convenience of having morning and afternoon teas ready in advance. No fuss or bother, simply take items from your freezer to thaw, whist you sit relaxed, and enjoy your visitors’ company.
Cakes
Package unfilled, un-iced cakes in plastic bags, seal well, label and freeze. It is advisable to protect them with a double layer of plastic. Cake batter may be frozen in greased cake tins. Wrap and seal well and freeze. To bake, remove the packaging and place the frozen cake in the oven until cooked.
Cream filled cakes
Both fresh cream and synthetic cream may be deep frozen successfully. If fresh cream is used, I suggest leaving it to stand in a refrigerator, after whipping, for at least 2-3 hours, to allow the water content to settle at the bottom of the bowl, then use to fill cakes and sponges. This method prevents a wet base on thawing.