Easy tracking of GM content
29 June, 2012With debate about the safety of genetically modified (GM) crops, it is important for food processors to be able to monitor GM levels in food products. New research has shown it is possible to recognise GM contamination as low as 0.1% in maize using bioluminescent real-time reporter (BART) technology and loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP).
Off-the-shelf hardware used for detection, identification and quantification of potato defects
29 June, 2012A prototype computer vision system has been used to identify substandard potatoes. The machine vision system used off-the-shelf hardware to enable affordable detection, identification and quantification of common defects affecting potatoes.
Thermo Fisher Scientific hesperidin determination method
26 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificApplication Brief 142 demonstrates extraction of an orange peel sample in 35 min and separation in 4 min, with only 40 mL solvent consumed for each extraction.
Our milk has never contained permeate, claims Aussie Farmers Direct
26 June, 2012In response to yesterday’s announcement that PURA milk will no longer have permeate added, Aussie Farmers Direct has said its milk products do not contain permeate - and never have.
Green banana flour makes gluten-free pasta
26 June, 2012Tasters have found a gluten-free pasta made using green banana flour to be more acceptable than regular whole wheat pasta. The product has less fat and is cheaper to produce than standard pastas and is suitable for celiacs.
PURA announces permeate-free milk
25 June, 2012Dairy company PURA has announced its milk will no longer contain permeate, a watery by-product of milk processing, as of 1 July 2012.
Younger consumers more accepting of stevia-sweetened foods
22 June, 2012A Belgian study has found younger consumers are more accepting of stevia-sweetened ice-creams than older consumers.
$10m mushroom facility opens in Victoria
21 June, 2012Parwan Valley Mushrooms recently opened its $10 million purpose-built mushroom facility at Parwan, west of Melbourne.
Chefs Pride Smoothie Cubes
06 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Chefs PrideChefs Pride has launched Smoothie Cubes, fruit- and vegetable-filled frozen cubes for making smoothies. Users simply add 200 mL of milk or fruit juice, blend and serve. They reduce the problems associated with fruit seasonality and are claimed to contain all natural ingredients.
Substar tocopherol replacement product
02 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Ingredient BoxVitiva has launched Substar, a rosemary-based, oil-soluble oxidation management system. Substar is an alternative to tocopherols for protecting shelf life in a variety of food, cosmetic, pet food and animal feed products.
Heart Foundation welcomes KFC’s switch from palm to canola oil
18 May, 2012The National Heart Foundation has welcomed the news that fast food company KFC has decided to use canola oil in place of palm oil, saying it’s a step in the right direction.
Frutarom Echinacea EFLA 894 and Pelargonium EFLA 956
18 May, 2012The Frutarom immune health portfolio includes highly bioavailable forms of minerals such as copper and zinc, as well as Echinacea and Pelargonium-based ingredients.
LycoRed vitamin B formulations for dietary supplements
17 May, 2012LycoRed has developed formulations designed for hair and nail nutrition based on vitamin B complex and amino acids. The systems are made using LycoRed’s microencapsulation technology.
Antimicrobial for RTE products launched
15 May, 2012Kemin has launched an antimicrobial for ready-to-eat (RTE) products. BactoCease is a propionic acid-based antimicrobial designed to protect RTE meat and poultry products from Listeria monocytogenes.
Coles to use Australian vegies for its frozen vegetable lines
08 May, 2012Coles has announced that all of its Coles brand frozen vegetables will now be sourced from Australian vegetable growers. The supermarket giant announced the move in conjunction with vegetable processor Simplot and the Tasmanian government.
