Detecting flavouring and additives in manufactured food
21 September, 2021Validated and standardised analytical methods via a national reference laboratory have been developed in Germany for detecting food additives and flavourings.
Tasty analysis: cocoa flavour profile method
20 September, 2021The methodology can be used to analyse the flavour profile of cocoa from any point in the supply chain, from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.
Testing solutions for the lactose intolerant
01 September, 2021 by Dr Scott HendersonDemand for lactose-free dairy is expanding and food testing laboratories need to be able to test dairy samples efficiently.
Authenticating ‘wild mushrooms’ food label claims
26 August, 2021US researchers used DNA barcoding techniques to test the mushroom species used in packaged food products that listed 'wild mushrooms' on their labels. The results are surprising.
Endress+Hauser Proline 10 Promag and Promass flowmeters
19 August, 2021Endress+Hauser's Proline 10 range of Promag and Promass flowmeters covers a wide range of basic applications in all kinds of industries.
NZ Food Safety to test Salmonella in poultry stocks
11 August, 2021NZFS has previously been carrying out tracing and testing of poultry operations after SE was found at an Auckland poultry farm.
Testing kit developed for native bush fruits
05 August, 2021The digital chemistry toolkit could help in the production of popular native fruits such as Kakadu, Green and Burdekin plums.
McMenon Averaging Pitot Tubes
01 August, 2021The MAPT is a multiport self-averaging flow meter with a design based on the classical pitot tube concept of fluid flow measurement.
RapidFinder STEC Detection confirmed for fast and accurate raw beef screening
20 July, 2021 by Amanda MaxwellThe Applied Biosystems RapidFinder STEC Detection Workflow help businesses release products faster, research finds.
Hanna Instruments HI932 and HI931 potentiometric titrators
08 July, 2021The HI932 and HI931 potentiometric titrators are designed to deliver accurate results and an intuitive user experience, all in a compact package.
Miniature spectrometer with potential food applications
05 July, 2021In the future, a miniature spectrometer integrated on a smartphone could assess the decomposition of foods for consumption, recognise fake drugs, and more...
Lafil 300 – LF30 Filtration System
01 July, 2021The Lafil 300 – LF30 is a complete filtration system combining an oil-free vacuum pump with a filtration apparatus.
PerkinElmer LactoScope FT-A dairy analyser
01 July, 2021The LactoScope FT-A NIR instrument provides both dairies and dairy processors of all sizes real-time results to make critical on-the-go decisions.
Chameleon-like material can detect seafood freshness
23 June, 2021Scientists have designed an artificial chameleon-like material that can detect seafood freshness.
Thermo Scientific SureTect Salmonella Species PCR Assay
21 June, 2021The Thermo Scientific SureTect Salmonella Species PCR Assay is designed for a broad range of foods and select environmental surfaces.