AOAC-RI validated E. coli O157:H7 test
21 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Arrow Scientific
Idaho Technology (ITI) has been granted Performance Tested Methods Status by the AOAC Research Institute (Certificate No 100901) for its E. coli O157:H7 test used with the RAPID LT Food Security System (FSS). The assay uses real-time PCR technology to identify the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in raw ground beef and uncooked spinach food samples.
Gluten testing
21 October, 2009 | Supplied by: CI Sales & Service Pty Ltd
The Brabender Glutograph-E can be used for testing the rheological quality of wheat gluten. Gluten quality refers to the stretching and elastic properties of washed, wet gluten and of dry vital gluten when mixed with water to a dough consistency.
Package integrity tester
21 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The Technical and Scientific Equipment (TSE) TSE6086 Package Integrity Tester from Sealtick has been designed and developed to enable the testing of seals in food and pharmaceutical packages. It ensures the seals have been made completely, allowing the manufacturer to be confident about shelf life and the integrity of the product, while offering a system of quality traceability.
Automatic pressure controller
21 October, 2009 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Beamex POC6 is an accurate and user-friendly automatic pressure output controller, providing regulated output from vacuum to 70 bar (1015 psi). The POC6 can be delivered as panel mounted to Beamex MCS100 Workstation or as a portable desktop version. The POC6 can be used as a stand-alone pressure controller or as integrated to the Beamex calibration system.
Identifying marijuana in baked goods
21 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced a method for identifying marijuana cannabinoids in baked goods that is faster, easier-to-use and requires less sample preparation. Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry detection (UHPLC/MS), the application is detailed in the application note ‘Identification of Cannabinoids in Baked Goods by UHPLC/MS’, which is available to download via the ‘Learn more about Accela’ link at www.thermo.com/accela.
Moisture analysers
21 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Adam Equipment (SE ASIA) Pty Ltd
Adam PMB moisture analysers are claimed to provide fast and accurate moisture content results. The PMB moisture balances have features developed specifically for ease of operation.
New Zealand making chooks safer
16 October, 2009
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority is taking the lead for the International Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) in developing standards to combat campylobacter in broiler chickens.
International meat industry on show
01 October, 2009
IFFA will take place from 8-13 May 2010 in Frankfurt am Main.
Australia refines its food safety rules for imported beef and beef products
01 October, 2009
Australia is adjusting its imported food policy settings regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) for beef and beef products. The changes follow a review of current settings and will come into effect from 1 March 2010.
Methods to increase safety of smoked salmon
01 October, 2009
A recent study from the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, determined that smoking salmon at adequately high temperatures is a step in reducing the risk of Listeria monocytogenes in the fish.
Alcohol-free beer captures the mood of the moment
15 September, 2009
Alcohol-free beer is the only non-sweet sports drink and is showing potential in a new market area.
Moisture analysers
14 September, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.adamequipment.com.
With features said to be developed specifically for ease of operation and high performance, the Adam PMB53 and PMB202 moisture analysers are claimed to take the hassle out of moisture analysis for fast and accurate results.
ESL - innovation or misleading packaging?
14 September, 2009
Is extended shelf life marketing hype or what consumers want?
2- and 3-wire DC stainless steel inductive sensors
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has released a complete line of 2- and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard stainless steel front face inductive sensors. The line includes 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm barrel diameters with 1.5 to 10 mm achievable sensing distances.
Texture analysis
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Texture analysis is primarily concerned with the evaluation of mechanical characteristics where a material is subjected to a controlled force from which a deformation curve of its response is generated. These mechanical characteristics in food can be further subdivided into primary and secondary sensory characteristics.
