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Fully automated determination of 3-MCPD and Glycidol in edible oils by GC/MS based on the commonly used methods ISO 18363-1, AOCS Cd 29c-13, and DGF C-VI 18 (10)

9 July 2018 | By GERSTEL

3-MCPD and Glycidol and especially their fatty acid esters are process contaminants that are formed, for example, when edible oils and fats are refined. At least some of the above-mentioned substances are classified as potential human carcinogens, a fact which has prompted the introduction of rules and regulations that specify…

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Orange is not the only colour: Scientists tint cheddar without staining whey

5 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Orange whey is not considered commercially viable so cheddar makers often waste it. The new method could bring a welcome chunk of revenue back into the producer's pocket.

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University in New Zealand starts pulsed electric field French fry experiment

29 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

The three-month industry trial is supported by Potatoes New Zealand and is in collaboration between Elea (Germany) and the University of Otago.

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Featured article: Omega-3 PUFA status of raw farmed salmon

26 June 2018 | By Romer Labs

Lorraine Crowley and Ronan Gormley of University College, Dublin, Ireland, report the outcomes of tests on the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content of raw farmed salmon samples purchased in retail outlets over a six-month period, with emphasis on eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids.

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Application Notes 2018

20 June 2018 | By New Food

This issue includes notes on everything from moisture in bakery to audit compliance through good cleaning-tool selection, pesticide residue on cannabis and spinach and heavy metal contamination in hot sauce and chilli powder.

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App Note: Mineral oil residues in Food Part 1- dry food (flour, noodles and rice)

13 June 2018 | By Shimadzu

Mineral oil (MO) residues in food raised public concern due to some elevated concentrations up to several thousand milligrams per kilogram food...

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Rapid Determination of MCPD and glycidyl esters in food using the DGF Fast and Clean Method

25 May 2018 | By Agilent Technologies

Refining raw food oil is essential to ensure safety and palatability. Unfortunately, it can be the origin of MCPD and glycidyl fatty esters, which can have harmful carcinogenic and mutagenic effects. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) indicates a risk associated with free 3-MCPD and Glycidol being available in the…

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Iceland becomes the first UK supermarket to cut palm oil from home brand

10 April 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Iceland has said that its pledge will reduce the demand for palm oil by more than 500 tonnes per year.

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Saturated fat and sugar-rich diets can lead to depression and anxiety

15 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Changes in the biology of the brain can lead to depressive, anxious and compulsive behaviours in those whose diets are rich in saturated fat and sugar.

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Kebab industry can breathe again as EU rejects phosphate ban

15 December 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

After a knife edge vote, a push to have phosphates in kebab meats banned has failed.

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Water company working with national food chains to prevent fatbergs

7 December 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

The scourge of sewage workers the world over, a fatbergs are caused by, among other factors, fats, oils and greases poured down drains.

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Food prices climb as rising oil and dairy prices offset falling grains

5 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) of the United Nations has released its figures for September's world food prices today.

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Displaced orangutan becomes the face of new ethical label

27 September 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

The world's biggest plant oil industry has become infamous for devastating habitats. Now a charity has created a logo to help consumers cut ties with the palm oil market.

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Whitepaper: Cutting fat and doubling cooking capacity in dairy based sauces with Steam Infusion

18 September 2017 | By OAL

Learn why food manufacturers are switching from direct Steam Injection to Steam Infusion...

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Millennials’ tastes mean golden days for coconut

31 August 2017 | By New Food

The coconut is in the midst of a renaissance with research showing millennials have developed a firm fancy for the fruit.

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