| International Cheese Awards |
| QCL will be demonstrating an accurate and repeatable method of measuring salt in cheese at the International Cheese Awards at Nantwich on 27-28 July 2010. Producers will be invited to submit samples of thier own product for testing at the show. |
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| Rapid and Alternative Microbiological Methods Seminar at Campden BRI. |
| QCL will be presenting a paper on rapid and specific Salmonella detaction at the Rapid and Alternative Microbiological Methods seminar at Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, on Friday 11 June 2010. Our rapid microbiology products will also be featured in the accompanying exhibition. Visit the conference website. |
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| Customer Report - Brue Valley |
Customer Report - Cheesemaking at Brue Valley Farm |
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| Delta Instruments melamine detection |
| A screening method for the detection of melamine in raw milk has been devloped for the CombiScope FTIR Model 400. This method will detect levels of minimal 500 ppm of melamine. |
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| Acetonitrile Supply |
Supply of Acetonitrile is currently restricted. Acetonitrile is produced at relatively low volumes as a by-product from the manufacture of the monomer acrylonitrile, which is used to make its polymer, polyacrylonitrile; a fundamental raw material in the manufacture of plastics. Global demand for acrylonitrile is significantly reduced due to production cutbacks in response to reduced consumer demand for plastics, leading to a global acetonitrile raw material shortage.
Our suppliers are working to alleviate this problem. Manufacturers are looking to purify acetonitrile independantly of acrylonitrile production, however the shortage is likely to continue into 2009. |
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| CCFRA Meat and Poultry Seminar |
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| QCL presented the Q-interline focus FT-NIR Analyser at the Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association seminar in Gloucestershire. The QFA focus is an FT-NIR platform designed to measure soft, malleable samples (butter, spreads, minced meat, melted chocolate, etc.) in low-cost disposable plastic clip-seal bags. View Meat and Poultry Application Note. |
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| UK Launch of New Quant FT-NIR Analyser |
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The new Quant FT-NIR analyser was launched at the Aunir INGOT users conference on October 8th at Towcester Racecourse. The new Quant analyser is a revolution in FT-NIR technology and user friendliness. Designed around new FT-NIR interferometer technology the Quant requires preventative maintenance at only 5 year intervals making it the most reliable FT-NIR system available. More:
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Used Dairy Analysers
The availibility of second hand dairy analysers is increasing, but do the cost savings outweigh the risks? More:
Originally published in Dairy Industries International September 2008.
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