Boost athletic performance with honey
Recently, the US National Honey Board reported the results from three clinical trials on the use of honey by various athletes.
Archives for September 24, 2001
Antioxidant protects against stroke damages
New research in mice suggests that an antioxidant compound called dehydroascorbic acid can reduce the damage caused by a stroke.
Mexico is pro GM crops and foods
According to Victor Manuel Villalobos Arambula, Under Secretary for Agriculture at the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mexico's government will promote the production of GM foodstuff.
USDA revises citrus standards
The USDA has revised the United States Standards for Grades of Oranges and the United States Standards for Grades of Grapefruit.
Australia bans all Japanese beef products
Australia confirmed the suspension of importation of Japanese beef and beef products following the formal confirmation of a case of BSE in a Japanese dairy cow.
Tomatoes remain firm through process
At the Fi Europe 2001, DSM Food Specialties will introduce a new application of its FirmFruit® enzyme system designed to enhance the appearance and consistency of processed tomato pieces in end-product applications.
Full-scale test for ozone disinfection system
Cyclopss Corp. has completed its first contract for an in-plant test of its Eco Pure™ Food Safety System for poultry processing.