VATIS update : food processing. Vol. 3, No. 118, Oct-Dec 2013

• Main Authors: UN.ESCAP, Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT)
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: UN.ESCAP. Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology 2013
• Subjects: FOOD PROCESSING; Avian flu
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/1827

Highlights : - Global partnership to tackle food safety - China passes amendment to the food safety law - Scientists develop handheld device to detect bacteria on food - Researchers develop method to reduce fats in food - Blackberry juice effective as food preservative - Whey-based beverage prepared from ripe banana juice - Extending shelf life by packaging containing garlic molecules - Advanced X-ray systems for food packaging IN THE NEWS . 4 -- UN forges links between researchers and farmers -- Global partnership to tackle food safety -- Opportunities in food processing -- FDI in food processing sector in India -- Sri Lanka to uplift food processing industry -- Viet Nam seafood exports seen up 5% -- Nepal to reform food safety inspection -- Seafood surge nets exporters $5.37b in Viet Nam -- Garlic helps kill contaminants in infants formula STANDARDS/REGULATIONS . 7 -- China passes amendment to the food safety law -- Viet Nam raises fines on food safety violations -- India approves mandatory use of jute in packaging -- China prepares draft on new safety laws SAFETY/QUALITY CONTROL . 8 -- Sorting good germs from bad -- Scientists develop handheld device to detect bacteria on food -- New test system for microbial counts -- Researchers create bio-based coatings -- New device for food-pathogen detection -- Researchers develop test to improve food composition screening INGREDIENTS . 10 -- Researchers develop method to reduce fats in food -- Effects of drying methods on vitamin C content -- Acid whey concept named ‘Best Beverage Ingredient’ -- European Commission approves rooster comb as safe food ingredient -- New curcumin ingredient -- Researchers found cure to prevent spread of new avian flu PRESERVATION . 12 -- Rosemary ingredient naturally extends shelf life -- Blackberry juice effective as food preservative -- A natural shelf-life extender -- Oregano oil may extend sunflower seeds’ shelf life -- Antimicrobial option for preventing listeria in organic meats -- UV light in food storage could double shelf life ...