Hanna Instruments HI96785 honey colour portable photometer
30 April, 2013The HI96785 portable microprocessor analyser measures the percentage light transmittance of honey colour compared to analytical reagent-grade glycerol. The transmittance value allows identification of the honey Pfund grade.
Mettler Toledo guide for salt content determination in food
26 April, 2013To assist those working with food, Mettler Toledo has created an extensive guide for salt determination in food. This comprehensive guidebook encompasses a wide range of topics.
Hanna Instruments HI 2221 pH benchtop meter
26 April, 2013The HI 2221 pH benchtop meter features Hanna Instruments’ Calibration Check diagnostics for both pH electrodes and buffer solutions during calibration. It compares the characteristics of the pH electrode from one calibration to the next.
Netter Industrial Vibrators Vibroscanner vibration measuring system
28 March, 2013With an instant readout and no calibration needed, Netter Industrial Vibrators’ Vibroscanner shows the dominant frequency of vibration, the acceleration and the vibration movement on a convenient handheld unit.
Mettler Toledo EasyPlus compact titrators
19 March, 2013Mettler Toledo EasyPlus titrators are designed for basic requirements and first-time users of automatic titrators in the food and chemical industries.
VisiFerm DO optical sensor for measuring dissolved oxygen in beer
18 March, 2013Claimed to be the first standardised 12 mm sensor, the VisiFerm DO measures dissolved oxygen optically using a method based on oxygen-dependent luminescence.
Dry season increases toxic honey risk
14 March, 2013New Zealand’s long, dry summer could lead to higher-than-usual levels of tutin in honey, the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) warns.
VWR UV-6300PC double beam spectrophotometer
07 March, 2013The VWR UV-6300PC spectrophotometer has a double beam design consisting of two detectors, measuring a sample and reference cell simultaneously for optimised measurement accuracy.
Testing for horse DNA in beef food samples
05 March, 2013Is the beef in your ready meals really beef? The current scandal in Europe is resulting in a scramble from food processors to check that their beef isn’t actually horse.
Understanding arsenic in food products
05 March, 2013 by Ron Wacker, SGS Consumer Testing ServicesThe presence of arsenic in food and water is unavoidable, but food producers should be aware of legislation and the impact of the more toxic inorganic arsenic on raw materials and ingredients.
3M Molecular Detection Assay Listeria method
04 March, 2013The 3M Molecular Detection System is based on isothermal DNA amplification and bioluminescence detection technologies and is designed around food processors’ need for a real-time pathogen detection approach that is fast, simple and accurate.
Arrow Scientific RapidCheck Salmonella test
01 March, 2013RapidChek Salmonella is a simple, reliable and highly affordable testing solution for processors testing food or environmental samples for the presence of Salmonella.
DuPont BAX System assay for Salmonella detection
01 March, 2013A test for detecting foodborne Salmonella with the DuPont BAX system has been certified as Performance Tested Method #081201 by the AOAC Research Institute.
Megazyme International brewing kits and reagents
01 March, 2013VWR International is distributing Megazyme International brewing kits and reagents.
Mettler-Toledo AXR-P X-ray inspection system
27 February, 2013Mettler-Toledo has launched an enhanced version of its X-ray technology, the AXR-P, which is designed to help manufacturers ensure the safety and integrity of packaged products.
