A healthier hotdog? Wednesday, August 1, 2012 University of Guelph scientists have devised a healthier hotdog that, they say, is "equally delicious."The basis of the healthier claim is that half of the saturated fats in one of the touted wieners have been replaced with a mixture of ethyl cellulose and vegetable oil, which forms a gel and keeps the fatty acid profile of the vegetable oil used but possesses a solid structure that replaces the saturated fats. The hotdog doesn't taste like rubber, as other low-fat hotdogs are said to do.Ethyl cellulose is on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "Generally Regarded As Safe" (GRAS) list.The premise that this hotdog is healthier than the regular ones is, of course, based on the belief that saturated fats are not healthy, which some scientists are now challenging. If they are right, the Guelph research is for naught, and there may be a future for the old-fashioned hotdog after all. BF The Growing Demand for Grass-fed Beef Words hurt when your business does
Alveo Technologies enters agreement with CDC Thursday, November 14, 2024 Alveo Technologies, Inc.—a leader in molecular sensing and diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense molecular detection technology—has announced it received an agreement issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a competitive basis to develop a... Read this article online
University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
40 Agriculture Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282 Sunday, November 10, 2024 Forty of Canada's leading agriculture and agri-food groups sent a letter today to the Senate urging them to reject Bill C-282. Bill C-282 is an Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). "This bill risks handcuffing Canada’s... Read this article online
Lift heavy equipment with ease - TG Equipment Jack Sunday, November 10, 2024 The TG Equipment Jack is a heavy-duty lifting device designed for large high clearance sprayers. This Cool Tools’ innovative design ensures secure and stable lifting of heavy equipment, making it an essential tool for repairs and tire changes. Key Features: Unwavering Stability: Built with... Read this article online