Daily Archives: April 1, 2011

Nano-biosensors to boost detection of foodborne pathogens – research

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A nano-based biosensor that could be used for early stage detection of foodborne pathogens such as E.coli and salmonella is under development by scientists in the US.

Flour enhancer can salvage otherwise damaged wheat crops

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Bug-damaged crops can be salvaged by a complex of enzymes, ascorbic acid and acidity regulators to create bakery products such as pizza crusts and crackers, claims bakery ingredients supplier Mühlenchemie.

UK pressure group backs proposed EU labelling amendment

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A UK pressure group against the use of processing aids in bread production is backing a proposed amendment to EU regulation that will require foods frozen, and then defrosted before sale, to be labelled ‘defrosted’. The proposed revision to the EU Food Information Regulation (FIR), adopted by the EU Council at its first reading last month, will enable greater transparency… Read more »

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