Nitrogen

Scientists set to boost wheat yield through fertiliser use

20-Mar-2007 By Catherine Boal

Scientists have examined the response of British wheat to nitrogen
fertilisers in order to determine how to maximise yields while
ensuring the crop meets baking and milling standards.

Nano ink indicates safety breach in food packaging

14-Nov-2006 By Ahmed ElAmin

A new ink leverages nanotechnology to detect the presence of oxygen
in food packages, giving awarning that the product is no longer
safe to eat.

Oxygen, CO2 mix reduces spoilage

17-Jul-2006 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.

New grape press cuts the cost of controlling oxygen

03-Jan-2005

French company Vaslin Bucher has unveiled a cost effective method
of controlling oxidation of grape must during pressing.

Tunnel technology revised

19-Mar-2004

Freezing and cooling tunnels that use liquid nitrogen and carbon
dioxide have been used in the food industry for decades. But
according to Linde's marketing manager for freezing and cooling,
Derrick Norvill, his company has come...