To cater to the need of more cost-effective solid-phase extraction solutions utilised in the food and pharmaceutical industry, Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched its QuEChERS portfolio. These easy-to-use sample extraction and cleanup kits allows for cleaner extracts for liquid chromatographic analysis. Products include pre-weighted, high-quality salts and sorbents. These eliminate salt clumping during sample preparation, which results in more accurate and reproducible results. … [Read more...] about Thermo Fisher Scientific releases new food safety solution
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Sinnovatek introduces new microwave sterilization systems
SinnovaTek has launched a new addition to its food processing equipment and technology – the Continuous Flow Bulk Microwave Sterilization System. This sterilisation skid produces high quality products at a rapid speed, but gently in order to retain colours, flavours, aromas, textures and nutrients. Products that go through this system have properties that are equivalent to pasteurised and refrigerated items. It’s versatile for different applications, from typical beverages to thick and … [Read more...] about Sinnovatek introduces new microwave sterilization systems
Cargill first to commit to remove industrially produced trans-fatty acids
Industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) pose a variety of health concerns in the global food supply chain. In a bid to further improve consumer diets across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guide, the WHO REPLACE, for governments and various industries, which includes the standard of using a maximum of 2 grams of iTFA per 100 grams of fat/oils by the end of 2023. Cargill is the first to commit to meet WHO’s campaign, taking it a step further by achieving … [Read more...] about Cargill first to commit to remove industrially produced trans-fatty acids
