Archives for July 16, 2006

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Oxygen, CO2 mix reduces spoilage

By  Ahmed ElAmin

A mix of 60 per cent oxygen and 40 per cent carbon dioxide can efficiently reduce the microbial spoilage of refrigerated beef, researchers say.

Citric acid, glycine could cut acrylamide

By  staff reporter

Addition of citric acid and glycine could reduce the formation of acrylamide, but not affect flavour, suggests a model study from the UK.

Alcan to close UK snack packing plant

By  Ahmed ElAmin

As part of a plan to cut costs, Alcan said it will close a snack food packaging plant in the UK due to declining demand.

Weekly Comment

Sex, pills and bad information

The Internet is offering a wealth of information to more and more people, but also an avenue for irresponsible businesses to exploit consumer health concerns.