Archives for September 10, 2006

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Plant extracts beat synthetics as meat preservatives, says study

By  Stephen Daniells

Grape seed and pine bark extracts as additives in cooked meats performed better than the synthetic preservatives in oxidation and microbial effects, results that could be readily acceptable to consumers seeking ready-to-eat meat products with natural...

Draft law focuses on packaging contaminants

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Proposed EU legislation would define the manufacturing practices the bloc's processors would have to take in ensuring that packaging materials do not migrate into foods.