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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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Consumers are spiking demand for antibiotic free meat
In a report from Technomic 2017 it was found that around 7 in 10 shoppers are more likely to buy beef if it is labelled “natural”, and around half of those… -
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Shrimp from India declined- response to FDA
Seafood is one of the most important exports in India with its shrimp being a staple food in many countries worldwide. However, 2017 and 2018 saw 27 shipments of shrimp refused entry… -
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues warnings about alleged adulteration of honey
A warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about the adulteration and impurity of honey in name brands on British supermarket shelves. Tests were carried out which were… -
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25 European Border Rejection alerts in March for Aflatoxins in food and feed stuffs.
So far within the month of March 2019 there have been 25 border rejections for Aflatoxins found in food and feed products, as per the European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food… -
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Antimicrobial Resistance on the Rise
New findings released by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have reported that antimicrobials used to treat diseases can be transmitted between… -
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World Mycotoxin Survey 2018 – The results are in!!
The annual World Mycotoxin Survey conducted by Biomin GmbH for 2018 has revealed an increase in the occurrence of Mycotoxins worldwide and an increase in the prevalence of individual toxins in some… -
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Indian shrimp refused US entry by FDA
A total of twenty-seven lines of Indian shrimp were refused entry into the USA by the FDA in 2017 and 2018 according to a recent report. Due to one in every three…
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