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Why is testing for citric acid important in winemaking?
Citric acid is one of the less commonly found acid’s in wine. The acid is a weak organic compound which is commonly found in large quantities in citrus fruits like oranges… -
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US reducing antibiotic use in Cattle and Swine
Recent data from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will help reduce antibiotic use by livestock producers. The data from May 2019, described two national… -
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Happy World Food Safety Day 2019!
Today is the first world food safety day in history. On 20th December 2018 the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 73/250 proclaiming a World Food Safety Day. Starting in 2019,… -
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Melamine: India extends ban on Chinese dairy products
The Indian government has voted to extend its current ban on the import of dairy products from China due to continuing fears of Melamine contamination and adulteration. The decision was taken on… -
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Why is testing for Ammonia important in winemaking?
Nitrogenous compounds are a vital part of all living organisms and plays a vital role in the winemaking process. Ammonia is one of the essential nitrogenous compounds. Ammonia’s role is important… -
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How is climate change affecting rates of global mycotoxin development?
It is not new information that climate change is affecting the world faster than ever before. These affects include rising sea levels, reduced amounts of ice and snow and increasing atmospheric temperatures.… -
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Honey or sugar….whats in your food?
A UK based campaign group, ‘Action on Sugar’, recently analysed the sugar content of 223 honey, sugar and syrup products available in most UK supermarkets. The results proved that the honey products… -
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Why is testing for Glucose/Fructose important in winemaking?
Glucose/Fructose are the main fermentable sugars found in wine. They are natural sugar produced in the vines during photosynthesis. During fermentation yeast converts the glucose/fructose into Ethanol and Carbon Dioxide. These… -
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Why is testing for Acetic Acid important in winemaking?
The acidity in wine is an important component for the quality and taste of wine. It adds a sharpness to the flavours and is detected most readily by a prickling sensation… -
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Pay Per Quality; The Future of Milk Testing?
Dairy experts are beginning to raise concerns over the increased presence of Antibiotics and Aflatoxins in milk and milk products. At a recent meeting of Africa’s most important dairy experts and industry…
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