Carl Zeiss Axio Lab.A1 microscope
03 May, 2011 byThe Axio Lab.A1 microscope has been developed for microbiology laboratories. It has been ergonomically designed for daily use with all of the main operating elements covered in soft-touch materials and conveniently positioned within reach of users’ fingers.
Lloyd TA Plus Texture Analyser and Nexigen Plus texture analysis software
02 May, 2011 byTexture analysis can highlight quality improvement opportunities throughout the supply chain and in the production process. At the R&D stage, new ingredients can be compared with existing ingredients. In production, texture is used for the measurement and control of temperature, humidity and cooking time.
Sherwood Scientific Model 501 programmable fluid bed dryer
29 April, 2011 bySherwood Scientific’s Model 501 programmable fluid bed dryer provides a convenient laboratory-scale method of rapid moisture reduction/removal at relatively low temperature. Multiple configurations and microprocessor control ensure complete flexibility for a wide range of applications.
Thermo Fisher Scientific metabolomics strategies using GC-MS/MS method
28 April, 2011 byThermo Fisher Scientific has released a method for the detection and absolute quantification of metabolites based on the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum XLS in multiple reaction mode (MRM).
Rudolph Research Analytical J Series refractometers
27 April, 2011Rudolph Research Analytical manufactures high-precision refractometers for research and QC applications. The J Series product line includes standard and wide range refractometers. Electronic temperature control is standard on all of the company’s refractometers, eliminating the need for waterbaths - resulting in cost savings and avoidance of possible contamination.
3M Petrifilm Aqua Plates
10 March, 20113M Food Safety has launched the Petrifilm Aqua Plates which have been designed for testing bottled water in beverage and food processing plants.
Arrow Scientific Dicromat salt analyser
25 February, 2011 byThe Dicromat salt analyser provides food processors with a rapid method to monitor levels of salt in food product having salt included as a preservative or as a flavouring.
Thermo Fisher Scientific facilitates pesticide detection
15 February, 2011 byThermo Fisher Scientific has developed a faster screening method for pesticides, enabling labs to simultaneously screen and confirm the presence of more than 1000 pesticides, at low levels, using a single injection.
Charm Sciences food safety test kit range
15 February, 2011 byMerck now distributes the Charm Sciences range of food safety, water quality and environmental diagnostic tests.
Romer Labs food allergen test kits
15 February, 2011 byFood allergies and intolerances affect a significant proportion of the population. As a result, food manufacturers are required to declare the presence of the major food allergens in their product such as peanuts, gluten and soy. Also, manufacturers are increasingly creating new products that specifically do not contain certain ingredients; for example, there has been an explosion of gluten-free products coming onto the market in recent years. The presence of undeclared allergens in food products is not only a potential danger to the consumer but also a leading cause of food recalls, which are costly in terms of both dollars and brand image.
3M Petrifilm compact, sample-ready bacteria testing plates
27 January, 2011 byThe Petrifilm compact, sample-ready bacteria testing plates allow food processors to easily and efficiently do their own on-site microbial testing.
Kistler maXYmo BL Type 5867A XY monitor
07 January, 2011 byThe Kistler maXYmo BL Type 5867A is an XY monitor for process monitoring and product testing. The compact monitor features practical functions, a sophisticated menu concept, a bright 3.5″ colour touch-screen display and numerous interfaces.
Dionex Application Note 266: Determination of Sialic Acids
07 January, 2011 byDionex has released a method for simple determination of sialic acids that are present in infant formula in the pmol range. Application Note 266: Determination of Sialic Acids Using UHPLC with Fluorescence Detection demonstrates that N-acetylated sialic acids can be determined and O-acetylated sialic acids can be identified in infant formula samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection following acid hydrolysis and 1,2-diamino-4,5-methylenedioxybenzene dihydrochloride (DMB) derivatisation. By using a water:acetonitrile gradient, high resolution of the sialic acids can be obtained in a 20 min analysis time, compared to the common 40 min isocratic method. The described assay uses a short-format Acclaim RSLC 120 C18 column that allows fast run times. The lower flow rate and shorter run time requires less acetonitrile than other published methods. The sensitivity of the Dionex FLD-3400RS fluorescence detector easily allows determination of sialic acids in the infant formula that are present in the pmol range. The sensitivity provides for simple determination of Neu5Ac, Neu5Gc, and O-acetylated sialic acids in the derivatised samples.
Onergy endoCube
07 January, 2011 byOnergy endoCube provides a way to overcome a common difficulty in recording ’actual’ product temperature in refrigerated environment displays.
Testo 876 and 882 thermal imagers
07 January, 2011 byTesto has introduced the 876 and 882 thermal imagers to the market.
