BCF Life Sciences’ Post

Coffee processing generates large amounts of effluents with high concentrations of organic matter, suspended solids, and chemical substances like tannins, phenolics, and alkaloids. This effluent is highly acidic with a pH as low as 3.5. It has a high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), as well as high Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Discharging this effluent without treating it leads to high oxygen depletion in water bodies, eutrophication, and chemical contamination affecting aquatic life and human health. Using vetiver infiltration pits is an emerging technique with huge potential that overcomes the pitfalls of sedimentation ponds while still being very affordable for producers. Learn more about how vetiver wetlands are being used to treat coffee wastewater and how effective they are in my new article for STiR Coffee and Tea Magazine with invaluable insights from Carole Hemmings at TechnoServe and The Vetiver Network International https://lnkd.in/dQMbcDGW

Wonder what pure, granulated, prebiotic TAGATOSE looks like under a microscope? Magnificent, double pyramidal crystals. Some say better looking than sugar crystals. Some say better tasting and better for you, too. See more at https://a.co/d/1K4FD6n

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Know your supplier, know your customer! In a recent interview, Mārtiņš Lācis, the member of borad of Latvijas Finieris, shared his thoughts on the most important industry issues in Europe and worldwide. “One of the industry’s main concerns is the regulation and limitation of various chemicals used in the industry, such as formaldehyde emissions. Formaldehyde is a compound used in industrial resins, adhesives, and coatings in engineered wood production. To protect human health, its usage regulations have been changed, and manufacturers are committed to adhering to these new regulations; a transition period has been set. Discussions are also ongoing at the European level about limiting melamine use. However, there is currently a lack of research and data to justify implementing restrictive measures,” comments Mārtiņš. Full interview read on website: https://lnkd.in/dkBAMYBF

Vacuum freeze drying is revolutionizing industries by delivering unparalleled preservation, quality, and efficiency. This advanced #technology removing water through sublimation in a vacuum—goes far beyond traditional drying methods, creating endless possibilities for multiple markets. From retaining the color, texture, and nutrients in fruits and vegetables, to preserving the delicate flavors of coffee and juices, and ensuring the integrity of pharmaceuticals and biological materials, vacuum freeze drying has become a cornerstone of innovation. It's also driving advancements in animal food production, seafood processing, and even medical herbs and supplements. At Weber Vacuum Group, we specialize in cutting-edge vacuum freeze drying solutions tailored to your needs. Our systems deliver faster drying times, reduced energy consumption, and maximum product quality. Whether you’re in food production, pharmaceuticals, or research, our solutions ensure your business stays ahead. Let’s redefine what’s possible with vacuum freeze drying. Get in touch to explore how this transformative technology can benefit your operations: https://lnkd.in/guixqkVn #VacuumFreezeDrying #Innovation #Sustainability #Efficiency #FoodTechnology #Pharmaceuticals #Preservation #WeberVacuumGroup

As a world main food resource, corn is not only used for directly food, but also has been widely used for food processing, which adds extra value to it. To meet the increasing global demand, more and more producers are seeking ways to make promotions. And enzymes are working with improvements for food processing.   Grainzyme, Suntaq’s enzymatic solution portfolio for grain processing, improves your production to the next level. For corn wet milling processing, it significantly optimize the fiber washing & screening process. Washing the fibers efficiently and making full use of ingredients to improve final yield. What’s more, it accelerates the screening speed, improving the production efficiency and saving consumption of energy and water. #betterenzymesbetterfuture #enzyme #grain

Wondering how to tackle those pesky chocolate stains effectively? Look no further! Did you know that using an alkaline product like our Protein Spotter works wonders? Chocolate stains are organic soils, which are acidic, making an alkaline cleaner like Protein Spotter the perfect solution for effortless removal. Want to learn more? Dive deeper into the world of cleaning chemistry and learn why understanding pH is crucial in the cleaning industry. Check out our webinar recording, 'From Acids to Alkalis', to enhance your knowledge and skills. https://hubs.ly/Q02sdNsc0 https://hubs.ly/Q02sdNqr0 P: 1800 108 800 E: info@actichem.com.au #ProfessionalCarpetCleaners #CleaningChemistry #SpotRemoval #WebinarRecording #stainremovaltips

Rubisco, a lovely enzyme in green leaves making fresh air for you, by fixing C from CO2 to O2. Surprisingly, it is the most abundant protein on earth, just because it constitutes 50% of the total soluble protein in plant leaves, and plants are everywhere. We are lucky.They are edible and nutritious. So we food scientists of course want to utilize this protein for food production. It is a novel protein having the potential to replace animal proteins for sustainable food production. In the last one year, as a side project of my PhD, me and my colleague Xingfa Ma investigated the mechanisms by which Rubisco stabilizes foam and emulsions. We used ultrafiltration and pH shifting methods to extract Rubisco from spinach, generating native and denatured Rubisco with both high protein purity (79-91%) and solubility (92-96%). The native Rubisco with more flexible molecular stucture could better stabilize air-water interface and foam. The denatured one with stiffer reassembled molecular structure could better stabilize oil-water interface and emulsions. If you want to know more details, welcome to check our papers: https://lnkd.in/eKXtpn8A https://lnkd.in/eNFYvBKj I would like to thank the coauthors Xingfa Ma, Thomas van Polen, Mehdi Habibi, Jasper Landman and Leonard Sagis for their contributions. Especially appreciate my supervisors Leonard Sagis and Jasper Landman for offering me the opportunity to take the lastauthorship, to help me become an independent researcher. #Rubisco #functionalities #foam #emulsion #interface #sustainability

New article from my lab: "An Improved pH-Driven Method for Upcycling Polyphenols from Plants or Byproducts into Foods" 🥜🍃 We developed an improved post-pH-driven (PPD) method to encapsulate pH-sensitive quercetin into nanoemulsions with an encapsulation efficiency exceeding 95%! This method is broadly applicable for incorporating various polyphenols and has been successfully applied to upcycle peanut skin polyphenols into nanoemulsions as a food model. 🌱 PPD method showcases a versatile and efficient pathway to develop polyphenol-powered foods while promoting sustainability by utilizing plant byproducts. 🌍 Huge thanks to Dr. Xiping Gong, 王鸣鹤, and Dr. Peng Lu for their contributions! Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDiP6eCN #Sustainability #FoodScience #Polyphenols #PlantBasedFoods #Upcycling

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