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flavour production and urged everyone to take stock of the major efforts Europe and Japan were putting into biotechnology. This summary misses about 95% of the actual detailed content, however, it provides some perspective of the subjects covered. The symposium, on the whole, served as an excellent overview of the whole gamut of foodrelated biotechnology, including enzymes, fermentation, cloning techniques, plant cell culture and flavour production by bacteria yeast and plant tissues. Quest International established its commitment to basic research in biotechnology as a means of advancing in the ingredients and flavour sector. Although attendance at the symposium was limited by invitation, the proceedings will be edited by Or. Lindsay and published by early next year. This meeting provided a rather unique view of an industry to industry, basic symposium, and has reaffirmed the impression that there are companied who understand the need for science and are prepared to invest/support basic research. F.R. van de Voort Macdonald College of McGill University
NEW PRODUCTS! PROCESSES Direct Reading Rotational Viscometer Two new direct reading Rotational Viscometers, Models 4540 and 4546, are available with various spindle speeds, giving them a range of viscosity measurement capability from one Centipose to 8 million Centipose, depending on the instrument selected. For a fluid of a given viscosity, the drag will be greater as the rotational speed of the spindle, or its size, is increased. The viscometer is set up to take account of speed setting and spindle size to give direct readings in Centipose. Combinations of spindles and speeds enable the user to choose an optimum range for any measurement within the range of the instrument. Calculations performed within the Viscometer from the torque measurement, the spindle speed and the spindle characteristics, give a direct readout of viscosity in Centipose (mPas). For further information contact: Nautilus Scientific, P.O.Box 1692, Melrose Park, IL 60161.
EIA-232C/422A communications port allows multiple BioFlo III units to be coupled to an IBM PC XT/ A T or Model PS-2S for remote communications and data processing. Using software developed by NBS specifically for microbial fermentation, a host of strategies may be employed, including data logging, storage and analysis, computing calculated variables as well as real-time plotting of process parameters. BioFlo III achieves a high oxygen transfer rate (OTR) of 350mM 02/litre/hour for batch fermentation or continuous culture. This result is approximately 50% greater than any other comparable fermentor can provide, according to manufacturers' published specifications. A high-torque, removable servo motor helps maintain the desired OTR, regardless of culture viscosity. Three interchangeable vessels, with maximum working volumes of 1.25, 2.5 and 5.0 litres, are available for reproducible scale-up. Each vessel is composed of a sturdy, thickwalled, flanged glass cylinder coupled to a stainless steel headplate and a bottom-dished head, jacketed for the circulation of tempered water. Bioreactors are easily removed for autoclaving.
,Food Industry Report, Food Industry Report, which made its debut in September, provides and analyzes the statistics behind the market trends. The statistics, available in this publication, will give decisionmakers new product and market opportunity information. Eighteen issues of the report will be published annually. Each issue will feature three sections, including reports on specific topics, updates and a supplemental industry newsletter. Each special report section will address one specific topic with marketing information, technical data, and analysis. These reports will be further enhanced by the update section, Which will include the latest facts and figures. A separate newsletter will be contained in each issue. This supplement newsletter will report developments taking place at the 50 largest food and beverage companies, and will cover late-breaking industry events. For further information contact: Mr. James R. Russo, Sunvale Publishing Co., P.O.Box 651, South Elgin, IL 60177 (or call 312-742-7676). CUll. InSl.
Food Sd. TeclJnol. J. Vcl. 22. No. I, 1989
Bernice L. Mills
Direct Reading Viscometer
Benchtop Fermentor The New Brunswick Scientific BioFlo III features advanced microprocessorintelligence and computer capability in a state-of-the-art batch/continuous benchtop fermentor. Employing full Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PlO) control, BioFlo III precisely regulates all critical process parameters: temperature, pH, and agitation. An integral
Edward W. Smeds, President and General Manager of Kraft Limited, announced today the appointment of Bernice L. Mills as the Director of Consumer and Nutrition Affairs. Mrs. Mills, is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a Ph.D. in Food Science. In addition to lecturing extensively in the field of nutrition, she has held important positions in the food industry in Canada, as well as being a consultant to governments, and the health industry. Kraft Limited, is a supplier of quality food products to Canadian consumers, and this appointment reflects the ongoing importance the company has always placed on the subject of nutrition.
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NEW PRODUCTS! PROCESSES Direct Reading Rotational Viscometer Two new direct reading Rotational Viscometers, Models 4540 and 4546, are available with various spindle speeds, giving them a range of viscosity measurement capability from one Centipose to 8 million Centipose, depending on the instrument selected. For a fluid of a given viscosity, the drag will be greater as the rotational speed of the spindle, or its size, is increased. The viscometer is set up to take account of speed setting and spindle size to give direct readings in Centipose. Combinations of spindles and speeds enable the user to choose an optimum range for any measurement within the range of the instrument. Calculations performed within the Viscometer from the torque measurement, the spindle speed and the spindle characteristics, give a direct readout of viscosity in Centipose (mPas). For further information contact: Nautilus Scientific, P.O.Box 1692, Melrose Park, IL 60161.
EIA-232C/422A communications port allows multiple BioFlo III units to be coupled to an IBM PC XT/ A T or Model PS-2S for remote communications and data processing. Using software developed by NBS specifically for microbial fermentation, a host of strategies may be employed, including data logging, storage and analysis, computing calculated variables as well as real-time plotting of process parameters. BioFlo III achieves a high oxygen transfer rate (OTR) of 350mM 02/litre/hour for batch fermentation or continuous culture. This result is approximately 50% greater than any other comparable fermentor can provide, according to manufacturers' published specifications. A high-torque, removable servo motor helps maintain the desired OTR, regardless of culture viscosity. Three interchangeable vessels, with maximum working volumes of 1.25, 2.5 and 5.0 litres, are available for reproducible scale-up. Each vessel is composed of a sturdy, thickwalled, flanged glass cylinder coupled to a stainless steel headplate and a bottom-dished head, jacketed for the circulation of tempered water. Bioreactors are easily removed for autoclaving.
,Food Industry Report, Food Industry Report, which made its debut in September, provides and analyzes the statistics behind the market trends. The statistics, available in this publication, will give decisionmakers new product and market opportunity information. Eighteen issues of the report will be published annually. Each issue will feature three sections, including reports on specific topics, updates and a supplemental industry newsletter. Each special report section will address one specific topic with marketing information, technical data, and analysis. These reports will be further enhanced by the update section, Which will include the latest facts and figures. A separate newsletter will be contained in each issue. This supplement newsletter will report developments taking place at the 50 largest food and beverage companies, and will cover late-breaking industry events. For further information contact: Mr. James R. Russo, Sunvale Publishing Co., P.O.Box 651, South Elgin, IL 60177 (or call 312-742-7676). CUll. InSl.
Food Sd. TeclJnol. J. Vcl. 22. No. I, 1989
Bernice L. Mills
Direct Reading Viscometer
Benchtop Fermentor The New Brunswick Scientific BioFlo III features advanced microprocessorintelligence and computer capability in a state-of-the-art batch/continuous benchtop fermentor. Employing full Proportional/Integral/Derivative (PlO) control, BioFlo III precisely regulates all critical process parameters: temperature, pH, and agitation. An integral
Edward W. Smeds, President and General Manager of Kraft Limited, announced today the appointment of Bernice L. Mills as the Director of Consumer and Nutrition Affairs. Mrs. Mills, is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a Ph.D. in Food Science. In addition to lecturing extensively in the field of nutrition, she has held important positions in the food industry in Canada, as well as being a consultant to governments, and the health industry. Kraft Limited, is a supplier of quality food products to Canadian consumers, and this appointment reflects the ongoing importance the company has always placed on the subject of nutrition.
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