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Canadian pork found to contain Ractopamine
The Chinese-Canadian trade deal is again in turmoil after a pork shipment from a Quebec based processing plant was found to contain the banned substance Ractopamine, the additive that increases the… -
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Why is testing for Iron important in winemaking?
Iron is one of the most common metallic elements on earth and is found in a variety of foods. Grapes used for winemaking naturally contain low levels of iron in the… -
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Antibiotics in honey – Consumer demand for honey products
The current market – with its price rises and demand pressures – reflects the ongoing desirability of honey. Analysts say demand from consumers and the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries is increasing. Population growth… -
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Antimicrobial Resistance is on the rise! Are shrimp the cause?
The latest issue of ‘Review in Aquaculture’ has published a new study, Evaluation antimicrobial resistance in the global shrimp industry, in which they have noted that Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a… -
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Wine production for 2018 see’s grape improvement
There were concerns in 2017 after the International Organisation of Vine & Wines (OIV) stated that world wine production had dropped to levels not seen since 1960’s. Figures from the OIV’s… -
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Antibiotics in honey – treatment to prevent disease in agriculture
Antibiotics such as oxytetracycline are essential for the control of bacterial diseases of agricultural plants. Most applications are by spray treatments in orchards therefore bees collecting nectar from treated plants causes antibiotic… -
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Why is testing for Glycerol important in winemaking?
Glycerol is formed as a by-product of fermentation. It also has a favourable impact on wine quality, as it improves fullness and sweetness. It is non-aromatic due to its non-volatile nature… -
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Antibiotics in honey – treatment against bee diseases
Honey is a natural product that is widely used for both nutritional, medicinal & cosmetic purposes. Honey like other foods is prone to various types of contamination and adulteration. Honey… -
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Why is testing for free sulphite – SO2 important in winemaking?
Sulphur dioxide or SO2 is a compound commonly found in wine. Sulphur can be added to the wine at various stages of fermentation to protect from effects such as oxygen exposure… -
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Why is testing for ethanol important in winemaking?
Ethanol is the principal organic by-product in fermentation and is crucial in the stability, aging and sensory properties of wine. Ethanol is created during the fermentation process by yeast consuming the…
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