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Advances in pH monitoring technology enchance quality in food and beverage manufacturing

Monitoring the pH of food and beverages is vital for manufacturers, protecting consumer safety in line with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring products have the desired quality characteristics that customers enjoy and expect. Take winemaking, for example, where pH monitoring is essential to ensure the final product has the desired flavor and aroma. Here, […]

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EFSA reviews safety of glutamates added to food

EFSA has established a safe intake level for glutamic acid and glutamates used as food additives after re-evaluating their safety. The authority board also concluded that estimated dietary exposure to glutamic acid and glutamates may exceed not only the safe level but also doses associated with adverse effects in humans for some population groups. On […]

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SGS explores use of DNA for food authenticity, traceability & safety

SGS has developed a range of techniques and technologies to ensure its clients know exactly what is in complex food samples, achieving a long-pursued aim. DNA-based methodologies have become a powerful tool for food analysis, the detection of potential adulteration, and as a deterrent to economically motivated adulteration. Traditionally, most methods usually target either one […]