2 February, 2016
The November issue leads with CFA’s response to the Food Standards Agency’s Vacuum Packing/MAP consultation. It also brings news of changing faces, site visits, new members and a special award for an industry colleague. Chilled Education is also celebrating with a bright new star, success at a major science fair and the launch of a brand new website.
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CFA’s Chilled Education (CEd) partnership with the Association for Science Education (ASE) continues with the launch of four new free lesson plans exploring microbial structure of Lactobacillus in yoghurt, the effects of atmospheric gases on lettuce pinking, microbial modelling using ComBase software and genetic adaptation in relation to E. coli and C. botulinum. These complement the existing lesson, which investigates the effect of pH on yeast growth in fruit juice. The resources have been developed by CEd with science teachers Sam Holyman (Bablake School) and Kat Stuart (Myland School) and are available through the links below: SET 1. The effect […]
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CFA’s second Sustainable Shelf Life Extension project (SUSSLE2) concluded successfully in December 2015. All objectives were met by these £1.3m projects, with a unique quantitative microbiological risk assessment being used to underpin identification of a milder heat process than previously recommended, ensuring a safe shelf life for prepared chilled foods whilst reducing energy usage and improving organoleptic properties. Lead researcher Professor Mike Peck of the Institute of Food Research explains: “The conclusion of this project is a milestone for the chilled food industry. The SUSSLE Process is based on sound scientific principles, with a robust and transparent scientific basis assuring […]
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