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Experience And Enlightenment Of Food Safety Supervision In United States And The European Union, Gu Guiqin

Food and Machinery

In recent years, food safety accidents arise endlessly in our country, and it exposed the safety supervision system in our country is still need further perfection. Some countries and regions outside of our country started exploration and practice in the field of food safety regulation earlier, and many of them have accumulated rich experience. The United States, the European Union and other countries and regions in the food regulatory reforms, food safety information transparency, security regulatory legislation food authentication, etc., has accumulated rich experience. Our country can analyze their food safety regulatory experience and summarize to our enlightenment, further reflection …

Antioxidant Activity Of Hydrolysate From Corn Glutelin By Protamex, Liu Yue, Liu Xiaolan, Zheng Xiqun, Zhou Limin

Food and Machinery

The molecular weight distribution and antioxidative activities of corn glutelin hydrolysate by Protamex during hydrolysis process, corn glutelin as raw material, were investigated. The results showed that the highest antioxidant activities was exhibited at the hydrolysis time of 120 min, with molecular weight distribution among 6 511.51~307.32 Da and peptides component 94.36%. DPPH radical scavenging activity, superoxide anion scavenging activity, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, reducing power and Fe²⁺-chelating activity of hydrolysate were 58.86%, 82.64%, 37.21%, 0.236 and 29.92%, respectively.

Optimization On Technology Of Potato Yogurt, Wu Jianmin, Liu Shaojun, Shao Songlin

Food and Machinery

To reseach technology of the potato yogurt，the technology and formulation of potato yogurt inoculation of the ferment,fermentation time,temperature and other parameters were studied. The optimum technological conditions of potato yogurt were optimized.The optimum formulation was as followed: potato juice to milk 20∶70(V∶V), sugar 4%(m/V), Starter cultures 8%（V/V）, ferment time 6 h.

Study On Stability Of Rice Beverage, Guo Jieli, Lu Shengmin, Xing Jianrong, Chen Jianbing, Tu Kang

Food and Machinery

Eleven kinds of different stabilizers and emulsifiers were applied to the research on the stability of rice beverage. Among which, four kinds with better stability effect were selected and used in the orthogonal test to improve the stability of rice beverage. The results indicated that the rice beverage had the highest stability with its precipitation rate 0.87% only and without stratification occurred after 3 weeks at room temperature when the amount of pectin, xanthan gum and monoglyceride were added 0.60%, 0.165% and 0.60% respectively. In addition, xanthan gum and pectin had significant（P<0.01 and P<0.05, respectively）, while monoglyceride and Span 40 did not have significant（P>0.05）effect on the stability of rice beverage. Comparatively, …

Advances In Heat And Mass Transfer Models Of Microwave Freeze-Drying, Yan Shasha, Duan Xu, Ren Guangyue, Liu Wei

Food and Machinery

Microwave freeze-drying is a rapid dehydration technique that can be applied to certain foods, particularly to seafoods, and fruits and vegetables. MFD involves much less drying time and energy consumption than conventional freeze-drying methods, and also improves product quality. The article presents the principles of microwave freeze-drying, the research progress of heat and mass transfer mathematical simulation at home and abroad, the detection technology online, and the dielectric properties of materials taken into account in the drying process simulation. After analyzing the problems, the trend of numerical simulation of freeze-drying is predicted.

U.S. Drought Monitor, February 24, 2015, Richard R. Heim Jr.

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of the United States for February 24, 2015 (2/24/15) plus: United States crop areas experiencing drought (map), an approximate percentage of crop located in drought by state (bar graph), and the percentage of crop area located in drought during the past 52 weeks (line graph) for corn, soybeans, hay, cattle, and winter wheat.

U.S. Drought Monitor, February 17, 2015, Richard R. Heim Jr.

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of the United States for February 17, 2015 (2/17/15) plus: United States crop areas experiencing drought (map), an approximate percentage of crop located in drought by state (bar graph), and the percentage of crop area located in drought during the past 52 weeks (line graph) for corn, soybeans, hay, cattle, and winter wheat.

Harmony At The Farm: Rediscovering The “Community” In Community Supported Agriculture, Christopher Kaltsas

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.

Phillip Devito Letters Of Praise, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

Many letters of thanks and praise were written to Phillip DeVito while he served as maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. This sampling includes letters from Bob and Harolyn Thompson (Bob was a wine writer for Sunset magazine), Coleman J. Lesser, Dennis P. Rawlinson, Rodney D. Strong of Sonoma Vineyards, and Verner V. Lindgren. DeVito built award-winning wine lists while at Salishan and also impressed customers with his charm and flair.

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Various 01, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

This display presents an overview of Phillip DeVito's collection, complete with medals, awards, photographs, and documents. DeVito was the maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program from 1972 to 1994 at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon, where he built an award-winning wine collection.

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Various 02, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

This image shows an assortment of Phillip DeVito's awards, honors, and wine status symbols. The medallion indicates his membership in the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine of Oregon. It was presented to DeVito in 1992 for "Outstanding Service to Oregon Wines."

The wine opener (in the red case) was given for DeVito's participation in the 10th Annual Classic Wines Auction, a benefit sponsored by Metropolitan Family Services. The Portland law firm of Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson, Kurshner & Yates, P.C. gave away the openers.

The wine opener in the green case was given to DeVito for attending a Wine …

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Medallions, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

These ceremonial medallions were worn by Phillip DeVito for special events. DeVito had a long career in Oregon wine, including being the maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon from 1972 to 1994.

(left to right): Oregon Wine Brotherhood, Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, Wine Spectator Grand Award, Ceremonial Tastevin of Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, as Chef de Table.

Phillip Devito Honors And Awards: Various 03, Phillip Devito

Phillip DeVito Documents

This assortment of objects represents Phillip DeVito's wine expertise. DeVito's long Oregon wine career included being the maître d’hôtel and cellar master for the fine dining and wine program at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach, Oregon from 1972 to 1994.

The goblet was given to DeVito for his role in getting Salishan Lodge nominated as the 1986 Oregon Restaurant of the Year.

The silver cup was presented to DeVito as a Master Sommelier (or "Maestro") on June 1, 1975.

The key is a replica of an early wine cellar key, symbolic of DeVito's role as the keeper of the wine …

U.S. Drought Monitor, February 10, 2015, David Simeral

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of U.S. for February 10, 2015 (2/10/15) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Winter wheat.

Stand Dynamics, Humus Type And Water Balance Explain Aspen Long Term Productivity Across Canada, Kenneth A. Anyomi, Francois Lorenzetti, Yves Bergeron, Alain Leduc

Aspen Bibliography

This study examined the relative importance of soil, stand development and climate hypotheses in driving productivity for a species that is widely distributed in North America. Inventory plots, 3548 of such, either dominated by aspen or made up of species mixture of which aspen occurs in dominant canopy position were sampled along a longitudinal gradient from Quebec to British Columbia. Site index (SI), was used as a measure of productivity, and soil, climate and stand attributes were correlated with site index in order to determine their effects on productivity. Results show a decline in productivity with high moisture deficit. Soil …

U.S. Drought Monitor, February 3, 2015, Brian Fuchs

United States Agricultural Commodities in Drought Archive

Drought map of U.S. for February 3, 2015 (2/3/15) plus: U.S. crop areas experiencing drought (map), Approximate percentage of crop located in drought, by state (bar graph), Percent of crop area located in drought, past 52 weeks (line graph) for: Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Winter wheat.

Non-Tariff Measures And Standards In Trade And Global Value Chains, John C. Beghin, Miet Maertens, Johan Swinnen

Department of Agricultural Economics: Faculty Publications

We assess the literature on public and private quality standards and their impact in food markets, international trade, and global supply chains. We focus on their effects on welfare, trade, industrial organization, and labor markets and with special attention to the North-South context. We also attempt to better characterize when these measures constitute protectionism, a complicate task. We look at studies investigating public and private standards and across various quantitative approaches and countries. These standards have complex effects. The evidence is mixed regarding standards as catalyst for or impediment against trade and development, reflecting the complexity of these effects and …

Nebline, February 2015

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Feature: Extension Salutes Our Dedicated Volunteers, Worth Half a Million Dollars Annually

Food & Health

Family Living

Farm & Acreage

Horticulture

Pests & Wildlife

4-H & Youth

Extension Calendar

and other extension news and events

Planning A Zero-Waste Event, Ashley Osborne

Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications

Today the average American creates a little over 4 pounds of waste per day. Of that, roughly 1 ½ pounds is recycled or composted, meaning that more than 2½ pounds of waste per person per day is discarded to landfills or combusted (with energy recovery).

Costs Of Meat And Poultry Recalls To Food Firms, Veronica F. Pozo, Ted C. Schroeder

All Current Publications

The impact of meat and poultry recalls on the value of firms by is estimated by analyzing price reactions in financial markets. Then, authors determine what factors drive the magnitude of impact of these recalls using statistical methods. Firm size, firm’s experience managing the recall, media information and recall size are drivers of the economic impact of meat and poultry recalls.