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eNews Central - April / May 2009
Eurofins eNews Monthly provides information on topics related to current food industry issues, the latest technological advances in analytical methods, advice on sound testing practices and interpretation, food safety solutions, and other important information to aid you in your operational decision making. Each month, our editorial team pulls relevant information from mutliple experts within our extensive laboratory to combine articles that address various discussions and affect a wide cross section of industry segments.
Ascorbic acid is the main component of Vitamin C. It is one of the key nutrients emphasized in nutrition claims promoting health benefits of fruit containing products including juices and supplements. Such claims often refer to the natural source of this...READ MORE
Stevia rebaudiana, an herb native to Central and South America, has been cultivated for decades for its sweet tasting leaves. Extracts and refined Steviol glycosides, derived from the leaves, have been used as a zero-calorie sugar substitutes since the early 1970’s...READ MORE
"Four types of Salmonella found in pistachios”, “42 sickened in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada tied to Spices”, “Salmonella in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and South Dakota tied to Sprouts” and “Salmonella typhimurium make 691 ill in 46 states tied to peanut...READ MORE
Food & Dietary Supplements can be efficiently preserved by treatment with energy-rich radiation. Today, irradiation is authorized in about 40 different countries for various kinds of food products. The treatment may be used for different purposes, e.g...READ MORE
Eurofins Scientific, Inc., (www.eurofinsus.com) the world leader in analytical support to the global agri-food market, announces the acquisition of Strasburger & Siegel, Inc., a food testing laboratory founded in 1926 and based in Hanover, Maryland....READ MORE
Eurofins offers EOL (Eurofins Online) as a web-based service that enables our customers to access their test results via the web. Clients can log in to a secure environment and access important data that affects day-to-day decisions in their operations. Updates on...READ MORE
In 2008, in line with its commitment to expand its North American presence, Eurofins acquired STA Laboratories, Inc. a leading agricultural testing laboratory that offers genetic, seed quality, as well as plant health diagnostic services and products to the seed...READ MORE
Errata: March Issue
Corrections to the article about irradiation in the March Newsletter:
The term “Cold Pasteurized” is not an approved labeling term in the US. The labeling requirements for mixtures containing irradiated materials are product dependent.
