Thomas Hylton Collins
British baker, creator of the Chorleywood bread process
About Thomas Hylton Collins
Lived 1931 – 2021 (aged 89). Thomas Hylton Collins was a British baker, inventor and cabinetmaker.
Thomas Hylton "Bill" Collins (11 July 1931 – 3 March 2021) was a British baker who, with George Elton and Norman Chamberlain, developed the Chorleywood bread process at the British Baking Industries Research Association in Chorleywood. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1978.
Works The Creation and Control of Bread Crumb Structure
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Who was Thomas Hylton Collins?
British baker, creator of the Chorleywood bread process (1931-2021)
When was Thomas Hylton Collins born?
Thomas Hylton Collins was born on 21 July 1931 in Bootle.
When did Thomas Hylton Collins die?
Thomas Hylton Collins died on 3 March 2021.
What was Thomas Hylton Collins's occupation?
Thomas Hylton Collins was a baker, inventor and cabinetmaker.
What nationality was Thomas Hylton Collins?
Thomas Hylton Collins was British.
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· Wikipedia: Thomas Hylton Collins
· DBpedia: Bill Collins (baker)
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