Chemical Reactions in Food V conference in Prague

Chemical Reactions in Food V conference in Prague

Two researchers from RHMT recently attended the Chemical Reactions in Food V conference in Prague www.rhmtech.co.uk/pdf/finprog.pdf where they were showcasing RHMT’s latest advances in contaminant research. For acrylamide, a new rapid and sensitive method has...
Food Processing and Trichothecene Mycotoxins Publication

Food Processing and Trichothecene Mycotoxins Publication

A paper, written by two RHM Technology scientists, reviewing the current state of knowledge on food processing and trichothecene mycotoxins, has just been published (Toxicology Letters (2004) 153, 51-59). Trichothecenes (including deoxynivalenol) frequently occur in...
Erucic Acid in Oil Preserved Foods

Erucic Acid in Oil Preserved Foods

The Food Standards Agency have reported the results of a survey on erucic acid in pickles, sauces and preserved vegetables imported from parts of Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and India, in which illegal levels were found in over 10% of products Erucic acid is a natural...
EFSA Opinion on Zearalenone in Animal Feeds

EFSA Opinion on Zearalenone in Animal Feeds

The EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Scientific Panel on Contaminants has released an Opinion on zearalenone in animal feeds. Zearalenone (ZEA or F2) is a mycotoxin produced by cereal species of Fusarium fungi (including F.graminearum). These fungi are common,...