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Formulating Food
There are resistant probiotic strains and microencapsulation technologies for manufacturers to incorporate live micro-organisms into food and beverages.
strains | 01 September 2011
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Study finds probiotics may help one fight off the flu
A new clinical study sponsored by Chr. Hansen and conducted in cooperation with a hospital and the University of Milan documents that supplementation with either of the strains BB-12 or L. casei 431 may improve the body's resistance to common infecti…
strains | 08 November 2010
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New test for hard-to-detect foodborne pathogens
DuPont and the USDA have agreed to collaborate on the development of a new test for detecting hard-to-identify strains of toxin producing E. coli that are not currently regulated and have been causing increased instances of food contamination and il…
strains | 01 September 2010
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New test for hard-to-detect foodborne pathogens
DuPont and the USDA have agreed to collaborate on the development of a new test for detecting hard-to-identify strains of toxin-producing E. coli that are not currently regulated and have been causing increased instances of food contamination and ill…
strains | 06 August 2010
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China approves Taiwan's probiotic strains
Two probiotic strains, GM- 080 and GMNL-33, developed and marketed by the Taiwan firm GenMont Biotech have been approved by regulatory agencies in China. The probiotic strains can now be used as additive ingredients to food products in the country.…
strains | 01 May 2009
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Identifying food right to its bacteria strains
US-based OpGen has developed an optical mapping instrument for rapid and accurate microbial identification and characterization. The system has been used to study bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms important to human health. This could lead …
strains | 01 May 2009
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Taiwan’s probiotics products receive China market entry approval
Two probiotic strains “GM-080” and “GMNL-33”, developed and marketed by the Taiwan firm GenMont Biotech have been approved by regulatory agencies in China. They can now be used as additive ingredients to food products in that market, according to …
strains | 16 April 2009
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Yogurt cheese with probiotics
Purveyor of antibiotic and hormone free meats and cheeses Applegate Farms has launched the Applegate Farms Yogurt Cheese with probiotics in the US. The new pre-sliced cheese is a mild, creamy twist in functional foods. Applegate Farms new yogu…
strains | 18 August 2008
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Danisco signs agreement with research institute for weight-management probiotic strains
Danisco has signed a licensing agreement with Dutch research institute, TNO, to use probiotic strains for food that can aid people with weight management. The Danish ingredients producer said the deal will allow it the use of TNO’s results and pa…
strains | 10 September 2007
