Nano sensor slashes pathogen detection time, inventors claim
A handheld sensor under development uses nanoparticles to detect foodborne bacteria in 15 minutes, its inventors claim.
Archives for December 6, 2006
Bad diets leading to earlier prevalence of metabolic syndrome
Health conditions that were once almost exclusively associated with the elderly are now being increasingly diagnosed in children, according to a new report, which calls for immediate dietary intervention.
CIAA urges effective food legislation
The food industry needs European policies that will make the sector's own efforts more successful, said CIAA president Jean Martin.
Use of nisin in liquid eggs 'not a safety concern'
Extending the use of the additive nisin to cover the preservation of liquid eggs does not pose a safety concern, says EFSA.
USDA to review 'natural' claims for meat, poultry
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement new rules on the definition of the term 'natural', after receiving a petition stating that the claim on meat and poultry products is misleading to consumers.
New York restaurants slapped with trans fat ban
The New York City Board of Health yesterday voted unanimously to remove trans fats from the city's restaurants in a pioneering move designed to limit the level of the unhealthy fats consumed unknowingly.
GM starch potato approval goes Council of Ministers
The decision on approving the GM starch potato Amflora for cultivation has been transferred to the Council of Ministers.
Consumer group survey of chicken shows pathogen spike
Analysis of fresh, whole broilers bought in the US revealed that 83 per cent harboredCampylobacter or Salmonella, a spike from the 49 per cent level found in 2003, according to Consumer Reports magazine.
Garlic, onions may offer wide-ranging cancer protection
High intake of garlic and onions was associated with significantly reduced risks of a wide-range of cancers, according to a large epidemiological study from Italy.
Rice bran protein concentrate: huge potential for formulators?
The functional properties of protein concentrates from rice bran are better than casein and some soy protein isolates, and could be an inexpensive ingredient for a wide range of food products, say Indian researchers.
FDA hears views on what to do about functional foods
The US Food & Drug Administration's public hearing on functional foods saw food industry groups present testimonies on how this evolving category of goods should be regulated.