Novel lycopene encapsulation method reported
Using a supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) process to encapsulate lycopene could lead to greater stability and offer important advantages over the conventional method of encapsulation.
Archives for June 20, 2007
Scientists look for prebiotics from corn cobs
Scientists in Portugal have reported a novel method for producing fibres from corn cobs capable of boosting the growth of friendly gut bacteria.
Guidance sets out processing strategy on salt
A new guidance from the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is designed to help manufacturers cut down on salt in their products without compromising quality and safety.
Monsanto, Bayer team up on herbicide tolerance
Agro-firms Monsanto and Bayer CropSciences have entered into a series of new agreements, which could result in crops that contain two of the leading herbicide technologies - Roundup Ready and LibertyLink.