NATA-accredited pyranometer calibration
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech has extended its NATA-accredited services to include calibrations of pyranometers.
Melamine detection
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a program focused on assisting government and commercial food testing laboratories in the development and implementation of methods for the analysis of melamine in food products. This program comes in response to the recent alert issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Pre-made culture plates
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: 3M Food Safety
Petrifilm count pPlates come in a ready-to-use format, removing the procedure of media preparation. Quality control is simplified with each batch of plates accompanied with a Quality Assurance Certificate from the 3M ISO 9002 certified manufacturing facility.
Microbial assay for wine spoilage
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Provisor
South Australian wine technical consultants Provisor and Advanced Analytical Australia have teamed up to deliver a DNA-based spoilage evaluation service to the wine industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Bidirectional valve [1]
23 March, 2009
Egretier has introduced a bidirectional valve that allows all products to pass completely and without disturbance to the flow.
A drug that silences peanut allergies?
16 March, 2009
US researchers are conducting clinical trials for a botanical drug that could provide the key to effective treatments for peanut allergies.
Microgels could protect omega-3 in foods
09 March, 2009
Microgels may be an economical and reliable way to incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into foods without sacrificing taste, appearance or texture.
How red are those tomatoes?
02 March, 2009
The Tomato Analyzer software tool allows scanning devices to be calibrated using colour standards. The tool may also have applications in the colour analysis of fresh crops and in the evaluation of discolouration of foods after processing or cooking.
Sensory quality and strawberries
27 February, 2009
A strawberry developed in Australia performs well in US sensory evaluation of strawberries.
Fat reduction bioactive
24 February, 2009
Healthlinx and Dairy Australia have identified a bioactive compound from dairy waste streams that reduces the production and storage of fat in cells.
Omega-6 fatty acids and heart health
16 February, 2009
The American Heart Association has concluded that omega-6 fatty acids may decrease risk for heart disease. Soybean oil is one of the most concentrated sources of omega-6 fatty acids.
Reb-A bitter taste receptor identified
16 February, 2009
Reb-A is an FDA approved high-intensity sweetener but unfortunately it can trigger bitter taste receptors. Givaudan has developed a portfolio of masking agents to help overcome this problem.
What is needed on a label
12 January, 2009 by Janette Woodhouse, Editor
Too much information on the labels of ready meals will make it too difficult for consumers to extract the information they are interested in when making purchasing decisions.
Added colours are well within permitted levels
11 December, 2008
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has released a survey report indicating that the consumption of food colours by all age groups in Australia is quite low.
Hygienic design
04 December, 2008
Hygienic design of processing systems and equipment can not only reduce the risk of manufacturing contaminated food but also increase plant efficiency and cost control.
