Product ShowcaseShelf-Life Extenderfor MeatPleva International Inc.has over 50 meat formulationsthat include the useof natural ingredients, withno chemicals, synthetics orartificial flavors,to increase theshelf life ofmeat. Their naturalmeat inclusion,called BLENDit, naturallyextends shelf stability andenhances the meat fiber andprotein bind. The productworks to create a functionalfood with a much highernutritional value without alteringthe taste of the meat.It coats fat for a more robustflavor, improving juiciness,taste, tenderness and digestibility,has no warmed-overflavor and is packed withantioxidants and vitamins.Pleva International, 231.933.3300 •www.plevainternational.comVacuum Thermocouple AssemblyOmega’s new temperature control valve series of stainless steel thermocoupleprobe assemblies with M12 connectors are available in standardlengths of 3, 6 and 12 inches, with a grounded or ungroundedthermocouple junction at the tip. Standard probes are available inK, T and E calibrations. Single or dual thermocouple constructionis optional. Ideal for vacuum furnace, food processingand storage, food products in transit and fish farming inorder to record environmental conditions to complywith health and safety regulations.Omega Engineering, 800.622.2378 • www.omega.comRapid Pathogen DetectionNeogen haslaunched a new testdriveprogram forits ANSR (“answer”)rapid pathogen detectionsystem. This is alimited-time, risk-free30-day trial for anon-site evaluation of the ANSR system. The program givesfood testing labs and food companies an opportunity to doon-demand pathogen testing for Salmonella and Listeria spp.Incorporating an internal control for each assay, ANSR resultsare DNA definitive as well as rapid, providing a high level ofconfidence in the results.Neogen, 800.234.5333 • www.neogen.comCryogenic GrindingFor size reduction of sample materials that cannot be processedat room temperature, RETSCH’s CryoMill is an idealchoice. An integrated cooling system ensures that the grindingjar is continually cooled with liquid nitrogen both before andduring the grinding process. The mill achieves considerably improvedgrind sizes thanks to the increased oscillating frequencyof 30 Hz. Further improvements include a reinforced housing,optimized liquid nitrogen duct and new accessories such as anadapter for six reaction vials and a 10-mL grinding jar. The millcan also be operated without cooling, which makes it suitable for a vast range of applications.RETSCH, 866.473.8724 • www.retsch.com<strong>Food</strong> Defense Tool<strong>Food</strong>QuestTQ has addedfunctionality to their <strong>Food</strong>Defense Architect tool in theversion 1.5 release. The toolis based on observationaldata across the food industry.Observed events are reverseengineeredand evaluatedat each step in the event foropportunities to avoid ormitigate outcomes. All stepsin the process are peerreviewedfor accuracy. It allowsan operator to walk throughthe step-by-step process ofbuilding a food defense programsuitable for that sizebusiness and their position inthe food supply chain.<strong>Food</strong>QuestTQ, 240.439.4476www.foodquesttq.comGet into the ProductShowcasePlease send your product orservice press releases and images toBarbara VanRenterghem atbarbara@foodsafetymagazine.comCryogenic SolutionsLinde North America has introduced state-of-the-art solutions that canboost yield and processing line throughput—including the Cryoline CW(Cryowave), the world’s first hygienic individually quick-frozen (IQF) tunnelfreezer with a patented rolling-wave action. Cryogenic technology uses CO 2or liquid nitrogen to chill or freeze products, providing significant cost savingsversus flighted freezers, eliminating CO 2snow carryover and improvingcleanability. The freezer is ideal for sliced and diced poultry and beef, pizzatoppings, tortellini and other pastas.Linde North America, 800.232.4726 • www.lindeus.com62 F o o d S a f e t y M a g a z i n e
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