recognize fresh meat per scanner: By this works for two years a group of experts from five research institutions. The scientists use methods that can help detect and document of laser light the freshness of meat.
The German Institute of Food Technologies DIL in Quakenbrück has now developed a test, by means of which the quantification of the pollutant melamine quickly and without high costs is possible. The LC-MS / MS-based method can be given at the DIL order right away.
The film structure depends on the desired packaging: hard pack or flexible packaging, also on whether the top film or even the bottom film is to be printed or whether labels are to be used.
The substance group of proteins met in biological systems and living organisms many vital tasks. Proteins are not only building blocks of cells, but also for instance signal substances and chemical cell tools. In order to understand the processes in the cell tissues and other biological systems deeply, researchers need to understand the interactions of proteins with other substances and water.
The proportion of MAP packaging in the fresh food sector has increased enormously in recent years. The MAP process (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) has succeeded in optimizing the atmosphere in the product packaging in such a way that the quality of the packaged goods is maintained over a longer period of time. In addition, the process offers an attractive presentation at the point of sale as well as improved hygiene conditions. At Anuga FoodTec from March 10th to 13th, 2009, the providers will present their latest developments in the field of MAP.
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology 18 (2007), 567-578.
For the meat industry in countries such as the United States, from which pork is exported to a considerable extent overseas, are two points of particular interest: The purpose selected raw material must have excellent durability because of the long transport by ship, and requires suitable criteria that a enable reliable prediction of meat quality at the time of further marketing in the importing countries.
Source: Meat Science, Available online, August 15, 2008
Finesse Solutions, LLC, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for life sciences process applications, announced the introduction of an autoclavable optical dissolved oxygen sensor is known which is more efficient and requires less maintenance than conventional, currently used in the industry DO sensors.
In two new research projects, ttz Bremerhaven, together with European partners from research and industry, is investigating an efficient process for the gentle treatment of frozen and dried food. The ultrasound process makes the use of chemical additives unnecessary - to the delight of health-conscious consumers. The process is versatile and is intended to strengthen the competitive position of small and medium-sized food producers in particular.
Feather pecking is not uncommon in laying hens in species-appropriate group housing: The animals pluck each other's feathers, some of these behavioral problems leads to cannibalism and death in the henhouse. In contrast, only the preventive pruning of the beaks helped so far. Now researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have found out why certain chickens are more prone to feather picking than others. With this knowledge, one could avoid torments in the laying hens in the future.