Rapid screening of gutter oils
28 July, 2016A new method for direct analysis of edible oils has been developed.
Adam Equipment PMB moisture analyser range
27 July, 2016Adam Equipment has expanded its line of PMB moisture analysers, with the PMB 163 offering a capacity of 160 g and readability of 0.01%/0.001 g.
SCIEX Food Allergen Screening vMethod
01 July, 2016The SCIEX LC-MS/MS QTRAP 4500 Food Allergen Screening Assay is designed to improve throughput, reliability and confidence in food allergen screening results in baked and raw food products.
AMSL FLASH colour-change protein swab
01 July, 2016Protein can be difficult to remove and is a good indicator that food residues have been left behind due to inadequate cleaning.
Allergen technology recognised at AIFST awards
30 June, 2016Technology that reviews the allergen status of all ingredients in a product has been named the winner of the Food Industry Innovation Award at the 49th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Convention.
The art — and science — of the mojito
27 June, 2016Bacardi's staff of experienced technicians and production personnel provide experience and art in making the company's premixed mojito, while an instrument from X-Rite provides some of the science.
New ISO standard validates microorganism testing methods
23 June, 2016The revision of ISO 16140:2003 for the validation of alternative (proprietary) microbiological methods has created a multipart standard providing a specific protocol and guidelines for the validation of methods.
Belgian researchers monitor chocolate quality with ultrasound
02 June, 2016Belgian researchers have developed a new way to check the quality of their country's most famous product.
NIR-Online spectroscopy
31 May, 2016NIR-Online spectroscopy monitors key parameters such as moisture, fat and protein, providing full control with fast results.
NiGK CryoMark cold shipment thermal indicators
31 May, 2016CryoMark from NiGK is a disposable chemical indicator that can be included in cold shipments to ensure temperature integrity.
Test can confirm if your Parmigiano-Reggiano is authentic
23 May, 2016After a scandal that found grated parmesan had been mixed with wood pulp, scientists have developed a way to detect if the artisanal varieties of the cheese are authentic.
Harder than ever to keep your dirty little secrets under wraps
19 May, 2016 by Janette WoodhouseThinking of substituting one ingredient for another on the sly? Maybe you should think again. The days when no one could tell if it was horse meat or beef in that burger are well and truly over.
XIMEA xiSpec Multi-Linescan HSI camera
19 May, 2016XIMEA's xiSpec Multi-Linescan HSI camera has a USB 3.0 interface.
Romer AgraStrip Soy kit
02 May, 2016With the launch of the improved Romer AgraStrip Soy kit, the total assay time of the product's lateral flow device is reduced to 11 min while maintaining high standards of analytical accuracy. In addition, an extraction reagent will allow for the recovery of processed soy protein.
Michell Instruments ES20 sampling system with Easidew PRO XP dewpoint transmitter
28 April, 2016The ES20 compact sampling system from Michell Instruments now has the option of an Easidew PRO XP dewpoint transmitter.
