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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Creating A Transparent Medicine Brand That Eliminates Problematic Ingredients - Forbes

On July 7th, Genexa, a “clean” medicine company, is launching a new product to add to their roster — Infants’ Pain & Fever Relief. The startup refers to this as “the first clean acetaminophen product for babies to ever exist on the market.” 

Free of artificial flavors, preservatives, and synthetic inactive ingredients, it has the same active ingredient (acetaminophen) and efficacy as Infants’ Tylenol Pain and Fever liquid products. David Johnson and Max Spielberg, co-founders of Genexa, argue that this is an important distinction given that most over-the-counter meds have unnecessary inactive ingredients, which can lead to side effects and allergies, particularly over prolonged use.

Allergy-sufferer Spielberg knows first-hand that some individuals have to rely on over-the-counter drugs regularly, including children. As Spielberg got older, he says he started reading the ingredient list on the allergy meds he often took, and realized they were made with colors and dyes that didn’t add to the efficacy of the medicine. Now as a dad himself, he wouldn’t feel comfortable giving those meds to his kids.

So the duo started a company that keeps the active ingredients in tact, but swaps out the inactive ingredients for more natural options. The data to back up their claims that these additives are problematic is becoming stronger. Recently, a team of researchers at MIT found that some meds consist as much as 99 percent inactive ingredients, which would make those fillers, colors, and dyes just as vital to consider and examine.

In addition, these researchers determined that approximately 93 percent of meds have ingredients that are classified as allergens. This can be problematic for individuals who have a nut, lactose, or gluten allergy for example. What’s even more frustrating is that it’s hard to find out if the product has a dairy or gluten ingredient, because only nut allergens are clearly stated.

Daniel Reker, a Swiss National Science Foundation postdoc at MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research and one of the lead authors of the study, said, “For most patients, it doesn’t matter if there’s a little bit of lactose, a little bit of fructose, or some starch in there. However, there is a subpopulation of patients, currently of unknown size, that will be extremely sensitive to those and develop symptoms triggered by the inactive ingredients.”

Genexa have taken to social media to bring more transparency to this issue by breaking down what popular products contain. For instance, this post on their Instagram feed details what goes into Children’s Tylenol, one of the most popular everyday medications on the market. Aside from ingredients such as high fructose corn syrup, which has received a lot of negative media attention in the nutritional world, there are additives such as red coloring (FD&C red no 40), which can seem benign at first, but its safety is being more closely researched by scientists.

The artificial dye merely gives the tablet color, the duo explain. It can be substituted with a vegetable-based dye, such as that of beetroot. But this artificial food coloring, which one journalist referred to as the “the culinary equivalents of lipstick and mascara,” is commonly found in American food. Although the dyes have been banned in certain European countries, particularly in baby food, they are allowed here in the US. Spielberg and Johnson have put it permanently on their dirty list.

Genexa’s products may cost a bit more than the average OTC selection. The founders say it has to do with using higher quality ingredients (many of which are organic, and all are non-GMO), and their business practices, as a certified B Corp.

Genexa, though a relatively new player to a market dominated by global brands, could be the change needed. And with so much interest in the talc lawsuit recently, could this be a wake up call for big pharma to clean up their fillers in every day meds as well?

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Spring rolls sold in BC recalled due to undeclared ingredient – Terrace Standard - Terrace Standard

A consumer complaint has prompted the recall of Little Saigon brand spring rolls because they contain wheat which is not declared on the label.

The affected product was sold in 454g packages, and distributed throughout British Columbia.

People who have an allergy to wheat, or have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders are being told not to consume the product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there has been one reported reaction linked to the spring rolls. It is conducting a food safety investigation that could lead to the recall of other products.

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The Kitchen Ingredient Paula Deen Never Touches - Exclusive - Mashed

Paula Deen makes no secret of her love of butter. There's nothing better, and there's certainly no substitute for it. "Don't touch margarine," she said. Deen continued, "I do love me some real butter," but quickly added, "I wouldn't touch margarine." 

Part of her disdain for this popular butter alternative goes back to its origin. "From what I understand, margarine was originally designed for uses in the mechanics' world ... and then it was changed around some to make it edible," she told Mashed. Deen is onto something. While margarine, as we know it today, was technically invented to be a cheaper fat substitute for human consumption, according to National Geographic, French scientist Michel Eugène-Chevreul, who first developed margaric acid, was actually looking for ways to make better soaps and candles (via Encyclopedia.com). Margaric acid was then used by another scientist, Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès, to make the margarine we now eat. 

Though, the beef tallow spread didn't go over smoothly. In fact, when it was first introduced in the United States, there were political cartoons depicting margarine being made with all sorts of non-foods, like paint and rubber boots. In reality, margarine is far from natural, and can only be made through a chemical process, usually hydrogenation (via Britannica).

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

My Grandmother's Six-Ingredient Shortcut Peach Galette Recipe - southernliving.com

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Why democracy is the key ingredient to battling climate change - Euronews

Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora is the Secretary-General of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), with over 25 years of experience in democratic governance as a researcher, analyst, educator, consultant and public official. Here he discusses the role that democracy plays in mitigating climate change.

When Germany’s highest court ruled that the country’s climate change policies were insufficient to protect future generations and a Dutch court ordered oil titan Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 per cent, the decisions marked a sea change.

Our ‘embattled climate’, said one environmental lawyer, had finally won.

Climate litigation is the new frontier in the fight over climate change. By 2020, the number of legal cases doubled in three years, to more than 1,500 cases in 38 countries. These include Indigenous groups suing the Canadian and New Zealand governments and youth activists taking legal action against Peru over deforestation.

What unites nearly all of these cases? They are taking place in democracies.

The recent court rulings tell us a lot, not just about the powerful assets that democracy can deploy in the struggle against climate change, but also the long-term robustness of the case for democracy as a political system.

Democracies are under pressure from populism, disinformation, inequality and voter frustration, according to the Global State of Democracy report from the intergovernmental organisation International (IDEA). They are also afflicted by a crisis of self-confidence.

Fairly or not, the current pandemic has helped cement a narrative portraying liberal democracies as lumbering and too divided to cope with big challenges, while extolling the presumed ability of authoritarian systems to act decisively.

What are the vices to democracy?

This narrative is not concocted out of thin air. Democracies do suffer from vices when it comes to slow-burning crises like global warming.

Voters and politicians have short attention spans. Balances of power mean reforms can be held hostage to obstinate US Senators or oil lobbyists. Science can play second fiddle to voters if it entails higher taxes - France’s yellow vest protests, sparked by fuel price rises, are a case in point.

And yet, despite all this, the facts are clear - 9 out of the 10 top performers in the 2021 Climate Change Performance Index are democracies.

Sweden tops the list of 57 countries. China is 30th.

The reasons for this are not hard to fathom. Democracies allow for the free flow of information that enables policy makers to debate and find solutions, and for civil society to mobilise. It is no coincidence that youth campaigner Greta Thunberg helped spark a global movement from a lone street demonstration in Sweden, one of the world’s top performing democracies.

Democracies are more effective against climate change for the same reasons that they don’t experience famines, as Nobel Laureate Indian economist Amartya Sen suggested long ago - because in allowing freedom of expression, a vibrant civil society, regular elections and the workings of checks and balances, they increase the likelihood that crises will be met and destructive policies corrected.

Democracy is not simply elections - it is the often chaotic workings of myriad institutions and groups as well as a culture of open debate, where climate reform is nudged along by courts, free media, parliaments, and public protests. Democracy’s most powerful weapon against the challenges of this century is its ability to self-correct.

And then there is the capacity of democratic systems to forge the social consensus required for long-term transformations to be sustainable. We know this story - participatory decision-making may be slower than executive decrees, but almost always yields outcomes that are more legitimate and accepted by society, and hence more durable.

This is vital for climate change. Decarbonisation is not something governments do by fiat, though act they must - it is something societies as a whole must do by conviction. Consumer habits will need to change, from reducing air travel to adjusting diets. Trillions of dollars will have to be invested in transforming the sources of energy that fuel economies.

New social contracts will have to be devised so that the burden of these fiscal bills can be equitably shared. There is no guarantee that democracies will succeed in building the consensus needed to save our species, but their odds are better than those of any other political arrangement.

Democratic governance could slow down climate change

This is, however, the key question – while it is clear that the attributes of democracy are potentially superior to deal with climate change, it is much less clear that they will be actually deployed with the celerity required. This is, precisely, what courts are doing in Germany and elsewhere - they are moving forward the deadlines that political systems and societies must meet if our species is to avoid disaster. Those deadlines are tight – a few decades, at most.

But courts alone won’t do the trick. Democratic governments, parliaments, and political leaders must also dramatically increase the pace of their actions.

This is why it is so vital to connect the discussion of climate change with debates on the quality of democratic governance. We must distill, disseminate, and design the institutions and practices that are more likely to allow democracies to build consensus, distribute burdens and make decisions effectively to meet the climate crisis. Experimenting with new forms of political deliberation, like citizens’ assemblies, enlarging the representation of young people by lowering the voting age and adopting some of the bargaining practices between industries, workers and governments that have been so instrumental in building consensus in Northern Europe - this is the stuff democratic governance agendas should be made of in the climate crisis era.

We must embrace this agenda for the sake of the planet. After all, a majority of the top 20 emitters of greenhouse gases are democratic countries. But just as importantly, we must embrace it for the sake of democracy’s future. The climate crisis is the sternest crucible democracy will ever face.

If democracies do not rapidly deploy their considerable assets in this struggle, the pressure to deal with the problem in authoritarian ways will prove irresistible. Our planet will lose out - and so will our human condition.

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Global Infant Formula Ingredients Market Report 2021 - Innovation Across Functional Ingredients to Cater to the Growing - GlobeNewswire

Dublin, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Infant Formula Ingredients Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

As per the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), infant formula is defined as "a food which purports to be or is represented for special dietary use solely as a food for infants by reason of its simulation of human milk or its suitability as a complete or partial substitute for human milk."

Due to regulation and marketing purposes, infant formula is segmented into different stages to cater to different age groups. The types of infant formulas based on the age group include: stage-1 or standard infant formula, designed for infants below six months of age; stage-2 or follow-up formula designed for infants between 6 months and 1 year of age; and toddler or growing-up milk for children above 1 year of age.

Globally, stage-1 and stage 2/follow-up formulas are highly regulated, with most authorities advising against marketing of infant formulas to boost breastfeeding. With increasing food safety concerns, authorities are taking a more stringent stance on the regulatory framework to ensure infant safety. Changing regulatory standards, especially across China and Europe, are expected to have a significant mid-to-long term impact on the infant formula ingredients market.

The demand for high-quality infant formula products that can closely mimic the breast milk composition is expected to remain a key innovation driver. Further, clean-label and organic formula products are expected to create an opportunity for organic, non-GM ingredients. Fats and oils, and proteins are key macro ingredient segments holding a majority of market share in 2020.

With the demand for plant-based infant formulas expanding, the opportunity across non-allergenic, non-GMO plant protein ingredients is expected to expand. On the other hand, the demand for specialized fats is expected to be key a growth driver across the fat and oil segment. Prebiotics, for example, Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO), and probiotics are expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period.

The need to create product differentiation to cater to changing consumer demand is driving ingredient innovation. Further, the demand for premium infant formula products, especially in China, is boosting the adoption of highly specialized ingredients, such as HMOs and probiotics.

In terms of volume demand, APAC, including China, held a majority of the market share in 2020, closely followed by Europe, which remained one of the top exporters of infant formula in 2020. China, New Zealand, and Southeast Asian countries together are expected to drive a majority of growth during the forecast period.

Europe and North America are expected to be more mature markets in terms of ingredient demand; however, there is a higher adoption potential for more innovative ingredients in these two regions. Growth in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa is expected to remain strong, with Latin America likely to offer strong growth opportunities.

Broadly, for most of the ingredients, the growing-up/toddler milk category is estimated to hold a majority of share in 2020, primarily due to its sheer volume. However, specialized formulas (e.g., hypoallergenic formulas) are expected to drive the majority of growth during the forecast period. In terms of the competitive environment, market leaders differ by ingredient segments; however, the overall infant formula ingredient market seems to be dominated by global manufacturers.

Consolidation is ongoing across the value chain, with companies aiming to move up the supply chain through both organic and inorganic growth strategies. Prebiotics, probiotics, omega oils, and specialized fats are some key sectors holding high innovation potential and growth opportunity for competitors during the forecast period.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Strategic Imperatives

  • Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
  • The Strategic Imperative
  • The Impact of the Top-three Strategic Imperatives on the Infant Formula Ingredients Industry
  • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine

2. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Infant Formula Ingredient Market

  • Scope of Analysis
  • Executive Summary
  • Key Questions this Study will Answer
  • Segmentation
  • Key Competitors in the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Key Growth Metrics for the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Value Chain Analysis for the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Growth Drivers for the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Growth Driver Analysis for the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Growth Restraints for the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Growth Restraint Analysis for the Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Forecast Assumptions - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Revenue Forecast - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Unit Shipment Forecast - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Revenue Forecast by Region - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Unit Shipment Forecast by Region - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Revenue & Unit Shipment Forecast Analysis by Region - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Revenue Forecast by Product Type - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Unit Shipment Forecast by Product Type - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Revenue & Unit Shipment Forecast Analysis by Product Type - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Pricing Trends and Forecast Analysis - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Competitive Environment - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Competitive Landscape - Infant Formula Ingredients Market
  • Competitive Landscape - Product Mapping: Infant Formula Ingredients Market

3. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Protein Market

4. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Carbohydrate Market

5. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Fat and Oil Market

6. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Prebiotics Market

7. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Vitamin and Mineral Market

8. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Other Ingredients Market

9. Growth Opportunity Universe - Infant Formula Ingredients Market

  • Growth Opportunity 1: Portfolio Expansion Offering Functional Ingredients That Enable Products Closer to Breast Milk, 2020
  • Growth Opportunity 2: Offering High-quality, Non-GMO, Organic Ingredients to Cater to Changing Consumer Demand, 2020
  • Growth Opportunity 3: Innovation Across Functional Ingredients to Cater to the Growing Demand for Specialty Formulas, 2020

10. Next Steps

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AI: Is it the future of ingredient creation? - Cosmetics Business

In recent months, several cosmetic ingredients have emerged on the scene boasting about the use of AI in their creation. Cosmetics Business asks, is this today’s cool new marketing trend, or the future of cosmetic ingredients creation?

Beauty is no stranger to the world of artificial intelligence (AI). From the rise and rise of virtual make-up try-on app creator Perfect Corp to the plethora of digital skin diagnostic tools on the market from multiple labels, finished brands are fully utilising – and appealing to consumers via – AI.

But now, it appears, manufacturers of cosmetics ingredients are not only buying into AI but also shouting about its use in their ingredients' creation process.

Whether it be for screening the best candidates during the initial research process, optimally demonstrating the efficacy of a soon-to-be marketed ingredient, or used at any stage in between, AI has become the new buzzword for cosmetics ingredients providers.

“For several years now, cosmetics and artificial intelligence are [moving] even more closely to each other,” comments Amandine Scandolera, Head of Biological Evaluation at Givaudan Active Beauty.

“From make-up to skin care, consumers are now used to using them and we are sure that our customers will be glad to have these kinds of result representations”, she says of the division’s use of AI to demonstrate trial results.

But will this be a ‘cool’ new trend to stay ahead of the competition for a bit, or can we expect AI to become an integral part of the creation process? If the pharma industry is any bellwether for cosmetics, it might be the latter.

AI is increasingly being used by the likes of GlakoSmithkline and Pfizer in fields not limited to disease identification and diagnosis, drug discovery and manufacturing, clinical trials and personalised treatments.

And, historically, where the drugs world treads, cosmetics likes to follow.

But, which cosmetics ingredients creators and suppliers are ahead of the curve in getting to grips with the latest technology?

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China's “Ingredient Junkies” Are Fanning Uniskin's Success - WWD

SHANGHAI–With its sleek, minimalist packaging and focus on active ingredients, online beauty startup Uniskin has risen quickly to the top of the C-Beauty charts.

In April, Tmall Beauty named it the Rising Brand of the Year and then at the start of June, the three-year old brand raised 100 million renminbi, or $15.6 million, in its Series A funding led by Hony Ventures.

The brainchild of Xi’an native Du Le, who moved to the U.S. at age 17 to study molecular biology at UCLA before going on to graduate from Albany Medical College, Du had a career rethink after realizing there were some inherent limitations to the profession.

“You get a lot of satisfaction for helping people but also at the same time the impact you have is very limited by your time and the number of patients you meet every day,” the 33-year-old founder said. That’s disappointing and not what I was hoping.”

That eventually led to the conception of Uniskin, which is a portmanteau of the words “unique” and “skin”.

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“I grew up in a family where my parents were in the spa business so I was quite exposed to how the industry feels like; and the experience of being in medical school gave me a different perspective on how science works,” he said. “Doing a business that could increase the efficiency and efficacy of how skincare products work meant I could have a bigger impact.”

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Uniskin founder Le Du  Courtesy

Although active ingredients-focused brands have been hot for some time in the west now–as evidenced by the rise of brands like The Ordinary and Drunk Elephant–chengfendang or ingredient junkies are a newer consumer force in China.

“Consumers know less about their skin than we thought,” Du said. “We realized that a lot of people don’t even have an accurate perception if their skin is oily or dry.” As a result, the company starts its customers off with a skin test. Users apply two stickers to their face for up to 15 minutes to collect sebum and keratinocytes samples that are then sent to their lab. Within three to five working days, Uniskin sends back a skin report and recommends a skincare regime.

Another point of difference is how the brand is designed specifically for Asian skin.

“Most of, if not all, the efficacy-oriented products on the market are mainly European or Western brands, not necessarily based on Asian skin,” he said. Part of the reason why we’re wanting to do this is to study deeply how Chinese skin is different from the Western Caucasian skin and last year for instance, we have published four papers in the international peer-reviewed journals on the topic.”

The Uniskin report identifies and rates a user's skin across a number of metrics including skin type, barrier strength, and pigmentation.

The Uniskin report identifies and rates a user’s skin across a number of metrics including skin type, barrier strength, and pigmentation.  Courtesy

Most of Uniskin’s products are priced at around 300 renminbi, or $47. Its lines are generally divided by concern: anti-aging, acne-prone, sensitive, and whitening, although by far its top seller is its anti-wrinkle eye cream, infused with argireline and syn-ake.

That might come as a surprise given how young the brand’s customer base is young: around 25 to 35 years of age and 90 percent female but Du explained that Asians tend to start on the anti-aging process very early on.

“[Using an eye cream is early] compared to Europeans and Americans, less so I think compared to Korean or Japanese,” he said. “Now there’s a saying that you should start doing anti-aging as early as 25 years, otherwise it’s gonna be too late.”

While major multinational beauty brands dominate China’s premium beauty sector, Uniskin has been able to carve out a niche, cult following for itself.

“There are two different groups of consumers,” Du said. “There’s always a group of consumers that follow the big names, but there are more and more users that actually are looking to see whether you have the technology or science to back up your credentials. We are going after the second because it’s hard to convert the big brand followers to us. We are targeting the newcomers into this area.”

As of now, the brand is heavily reliant on online–80 percent of overall sales come from Tmall–although with its new funding it plans to expand its channels. Last year, its sales reached 150 million renminbi, or $23.49 million, while sales in the first quarter of this year surged more than 350 percent year over year.

The brand has some limited distribution via physical retailers like Harmay and Lane Crawford but will focus on building out its own self-operated retail network and is eyeing mall stores in HKRI Taikoo Hui and Kerry Centre in Shanghai, as well as some select street stores around the Former French Concession.

Uniskin's eye cream, which comes in a spherical container, is by far its top seller, accounting for 40 percent of its sales.

Uniskin’s eye cream, which comes in a spherical container, is by far its top seller, accounting for 40 percent of its sales. 

Uniskin also operates a cosmetic dermatology clinic in Shanghai with popular procedures available like Botox, fillers, and various laser treatments because Du wants to provide a continuation of service as customers progress into middle age.

In the long run, Du said, “I want it to become a very scientific skin health brand, not just focusing on the topical creams or the skincare products but also ingestible beauty and also the professional products [for use after in-clinic procedures].

“That’s the future of where I see Uniskin. The present challenges are two-fold: how to follow the different shifts on online traffic because as it has shifted from Weibo to WeChat to Red and now to Tik Tok,” he continued.  “The other challenge is product development and to stay on top of our game. Consumers nowadays is difficult to satisfy because their interests and demands are always changing quite rapidly. Back then it might be two to three years and now it’s probably three to six months. Their interest shifts that fast.”

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This Ingredient Will 'Change Your Food Game,' According To Andrew Zimmern - Mashed

The former "Bizarre Foods" host recently released a new episode of his YouTube show "Andrew Zimmern Cooks" that's completely devoted to this ingredient. During the segment, of course called "Seasoned Bread Crumbs," Zimmern explains that this staple "absolutely changes your food game."

In a Tweet supporting the episode release, the television host further states it's "a must-have staple for every kitchen ... these savory, zesty little bread crumbs will transform any dish to a delicious delicacy." (A recent Instagram post alludes to the same.)

In the video, Zimmern demonstrates his preferred recipe, cubing stale slices of Italian bread and blitzing them in the food processor with fresh garlic, chile flakes, lemon zest, fresh parsley, basil leaves, and a little bit of olive oil. He then transfers the crumbs to a baking sheet, seasons them with salt, and toasts them in a 325 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until they're golden brown and crispy. 

Zimmern then uses the breadcrumbs to add a textural component to a bowl of broccoli rabe pasta. On his social media posts, he also mentions that the 'crumbs would also be a nice addition to a summer salad. So there you have it: Seasoned breadcrumbs are simply the best, and it's time to whip some up at home.

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Bubba Wallace barbecue recipes get a flavor boost from this ingredient - FoodSided

With summer heating up, these Bubba Wallace barbecue recipes will be gone faster than a lap around the Daytona Speedway track. Luckily, this secret ingredient is not only a favor booster in this tasty food but it is always the perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day.

Barbecue recipes can be quite secretive. While some people might long for grandma’s Sunday sauce recipe, the truth is that a crowd pleasing barbecue sauce might be even more difficult to master. Sure, some people turn to a bottle off the shelf, but a homemade version often has more nuanced flavor.

Even though a basic barbecue sauce recipe has certain classic ingredients, the reality is that there is always one secret ingredient, special item that makes one sauce better than another. Without that little tweak, the sauce goes from just keeping meat from being dry to the wow factor on the plate.

Are these Bubba Wallace barbecue recipes worthy of the big trophy?

Recently, Bubba Wallace shared two barbecue recipes that will have everyone taking an extra lap around the table. Even if the avid griller in the house has a preferred sauce, this particular option might make him change what’s in the bowl.

The secret to the Bubba Wallace barbecue recipes is Dr. Pepper. Many people have learned to appreciate that Dr. Pepper is a great beverage for cooking. From tenderizing a brisket to adding flavor to a sauce, Dr. Pepper is more than just Texas’ favorite drink. It is the secret ingredient to many popular recipes.

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BubbaQ Sauce, Bubba Wallace BBQ recipes, photo provided by Dr Pepper

Here’s how to make Bubba Walllace’s BubbaQ Sauce.

BubbaQ Sauce:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups Dr Pepper
  • ½ cup oil
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup dry minced onion
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or red pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon basil

Procedure:

  • Blend together on stir speed of blender for 2 minutes
  • Store in tightly sealed container and refrigerate; Will keep for several weeks in refrigerator
  • Shake well before using

For people who prefer a really bold or spicy sauce, they might want to tweak this recipe a little. This sauce tends to be more tangy. A little extra red pepper sauce can add some additional heat. But, don’t add too much or the balance in the sauce will be off.

After mastering the BubbaQ Sauce, check out this easy recipe.

Bubba-Skews:

Ingredients:

  • 4 pounds chicken or beef of choice; cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 pineapple; cut into 1-inch diced sections
  • 2 large red peppers; cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 2 large green peppers; cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion; cut into 1 ½-inch crescents
  • 1 pint of mushrooms, whole, washed

Procedure:

  • Skewer vegetables and meat
  • Grill to perfection with BubbaQ Sauce

The combination of the tangy sauce and the skewers is quite tasty. One word of caution. The prep work on these skewers is key. For everything to cook evenly, keeping the sizes in the proper proportions is key.

Are you ready to get grilling? Do you have a great barbecue recipe that you love or would like to share?

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Monday, June 28, 2021

From nerve agent simulant, to pharma ingredient | Research - Chemistry World

Scientists in South Korea have shown how to transform a chemical warfare agent simulant into a common drug.

Chemical warfare agents are toxic by design, their aim to injure, disable and kill. Despite international conventions that greatly limit their proliferation, hefty stockpiles pose risks of deliberate or accidental release, and disposal is not a straightforward matter.

‘The methods commonly practiced for the neutralisation of organophosphonate agents are incineration and alkaline hydrolysis,’ says Se-Jun Yim, a researcher at Pohang University of Science and Technology, who points out secondary contamination issues such as air pollution and the landfill of hazardous waste. Although alternative methods can cleanly capture and neutralise these agents, the batch processes involved are impractical and inefficient, feasible for dealing only with milligram quantities.

Now Yim and his colleagues have developed a new device to break down a toxic nerve agent simulant – dimethyl 4-nitrophenylphosphate, commonly called paraoxon – quickly and efficiently. And instead of waste pollutants, the device has a useable output, namely the active pharmaceutical ingredient paracetamol.

‘Allowing us to recycle the generated waste during the process is the main goal of this work – to convert waste to a value-added product,’ says Yim.

A scheme showing a one-flow process for neutralising paraoxon to make paracetamol in a microreactor

The Teflon microreactor operates according to a flow process rather than a batch process, allowing paraoxon to be seamlessly fed through the system. Reagents are added while the reaction undergoes three stages: degradation of paraoxon to p-nitrophenol, reduction to p-aminophenol, and finally the synthesis of paracetamol through acetylation. The reactor is portable, being the size of a suitcase, and can neutralise 700 grams of paraoxon a day.

‘It’s a very efficient process, with the highest space–time yield,’ remarks Julien Legros, whose group at the University of Rouen Normandy, France, also develops flow reactors to neutralise chemical warfare agents. But he notes that paracetamol as an end product is very specific to paraoxon as a starting ingredient, and paraoxon in turn is of limited relevance to chemical warfare. ‘Although paraoxon can be used as a chemical warfare nerve agent simulant, in practice its main use is as a pesticide and it is not intended for military-grade weapons,’ he says.

Yim, who used paraoxon in the study due to its relative safety and availability for laboratory use, agrees that it remains a challenge to produce value-added products from more potent chemical warfare agents. ‘Soman, sarin and tabun generate fluoride and cyanide ions upon hydrolysis, and are not suitable for making active pharmaceutical ingredients,’ he says.

Legros adds, ‘It’s still nice that you can make something peaceful and synthesise an active pharmaceutical ingredient from a toxic pesticide.’

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How screening technology can keep your cosmetics company ahead of the trend

Though “clean” and “conscious” beauty may once have occupied a niche segment of the market, “free of” lists, mission statements, and certification seals are not just one of the industry’s hottest trends. These ingredient policies are also an opportunity for brands to define and differentiate themselves in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

Broadly speaking, an ingredient policy is a list of restricted ingredients as defined by a cosmetics brand or retailer. Though an ingredient policy is likely to include many of these “free of” claims, it may also include attributes such as “organic,” “vegan,” or “sustainably sourced”.

In the United States and in many other countries, there are no regulations pertaining to “clean” or “conscious” beauty. However, the FTC does require all claims and marketing to be truthful and substantiated, or they are considered false advertising.

Because ingredient policies and their related claims are not subject to a long legal review and approval process, they can change and quickly adapt to emerging consumer trends.

Ingredient policies can be established to restrict the use of raw materials and substances in a variety of ways. In some cases, a policy will restrict individual ingredients explicitly. For example, toluene is frequently listed on ingredient policies as prohibited due to the risks high concentrations of its vapors can pose to pregnant users, including organ system, developmental, and reproductive toxicity.

Ingredient policies can also place restrictions on groups or classes of ingredients. Phthalates are a group of ingredients commonly found on ingredient policies because scientific studies suggest that they can cause developmental and reproductive toxicity, as well as endocrine disruption.

However, it is important to note that phthalates are not currently banned in the European Union in fragrances, and as reviewed by the US National Toxicology Program, or NTP, have been found to have a minimal to negligible risk due to exposure.

Ensuring a formulation is free of a particular ingredient group is challenging, as all members of that group must be defined to be avoided during formulation. The cosmetics industry maintains a library of all substances used in cosmetic products and their official International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) names.

This defined set of ingredients combined with research and an understanding of their chemical properties can be used to create these ingredient groups. In some cases, such as with parabens, this is a relatively easy task as each ingredient has “paraben” in the name. For other groups, such as ethoxylated substances, a deeper understanding of chemical properties is required to define that group.

In addition to restricting the INCIs that may be used in a formulation, ingredient policies can also place restrictions at the raw material level. Attributes such as “vegan” or “nanomaterial free” can’t be definitely determined by reviewing a formulation’s INCI composition.

Instead, they require an examination of the raw material supplier documentation. For example, beeswax can be both naturally and synthetically derived. If an ingredient policy requires all formulas to be vegan and the formula in question contains beeswax, verifying its source is critical to ensure compliance.

Ingredient Policy Screening

Understanding which ingredient policy requirements are substance-based versus raw material-based is important for effective ingredient policy screening. Substance level requirements allow an individual to simply verify the presence of a particular ingredient or group to determine compliance.

If requirements are raw material-based, then clearly defined supplier documentation for each raw material is needed. If an ingredient policy requires raw materials to have a certain attribute, such as gluten free or vegan, knowing to request the correct documentation from suppliers that will verify these claims will help streamline the ingredient policy screening process.

But collecting documentation is only the start. Specialized compliance software with screening logic powered by an organised repository of raw material, substance, and attribute data allows manufacturers to screen formulas against various ingredient policies.

Without such an automated tool, screening every raw material in a formula against the growing number of ingredient policy standards would be a tedious, manual process that is prone to error and puts the manufacturer at risk for costly delays.

What to Consider When Establishing an Ingredient Policy

The first step to establish an ingredient policy is to consider what your brand’s values are. A brand might select ingredients for restriction for a variety of reasons, from suspected reproductive harm to known environmental impact. Understanding this reasoning is key, as it allows the brand to both define their values and act ahead of the market to restrict additional ingredients when new studies show potential health or environmental hazard.

Next, the brand needs to understand what well-researched scientific studies actually say about each ingredient or raw material, and if the reason for its use or restriction aligns with the company's values. Is the formula free of a particular ingredient or raw material because of sustainability concerns?

Or is it because of a popular perception that it is not safe to use? These are factors that must be carefully considered when developing an ingredient policy.

Brands and manufacturers should also have a plan for how to ensure that their formulas meet the standards of their own ingredient policies, or those of the retailers they hope to partner with. Part of the challenge of implementing an ingredient policy is how to verify that formulas comply with it.

Tools that can screen a formula for ingredient policy compliance can make this easier. Like all cosmetics claims, it is up to the brand or manufacturer to source, screen, and keep substantiation documentation on their ingredients and raw materials.

Keeping Up with a Moving Target

Beauty and consumer trends change quickly, while the issues and values consumers care about evolve over time. With that in mind, it is crucial for cosmetics companies to develop a road map that includes the ingredient policy-related issues they can address now as well as those they can set goals for addressing in the future, and with the agility to respond to new requirements in between. As new formulas are developed and new ingredient policies are introduced, screening early will allow formulation to progress with fewer errors and delays.

Another step that brands can take is to start educating their marketing, research and development, manufacturing, and other teams about their ingredient policy and what the documentation standards are. Sharing goals helps align everyone to the company’s values.

Conclusion

Ingredient policies present brands an opportunity to share their values of ingredient transparency, consumer safety, sustainability, and environmental awareness with consumers. Careful consideration should be taken when deciding whether or not to develop an internal ingredient policy or adhering to policies set by retailers. It is also important to ensure that ingredient policy standards can be validated, and to have a plan for how to develop new products that align with policy changes over time.

Technical solutions, such as raw material and attribute data repositories and screening tools, can help reduce the risk of errors and allow formulas to be screened early and often in the development process. These considerations are all key to achievable, effective ingredient policies.

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Give yourself a healthy summer treat with this 4-ingredient magnum ice cream(Instagram/@yasminkarachiwala)
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Give yourself a healthy summer treat with this 4-ingredient magnum ice cream

  • Give yourself a healthy summer treat with an easy and delicious recipe of magnum ice cream. This frozen dessert is made with just four ingredients and is a great way to satiate your sweet tooth. Check out the recipe here.
By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 28, 2021 03:57 PM IST

Summers are upon us, which means it is time to treat ourselves with delicious ice cream. So, today we thought of bringing a four-ingredient recipe that can be quickly prepared and does not need an ice cream maker. It is called the four-ingredient magnum ice cream, and its recipe is by Pilates trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, who trains celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Kriti Sanon.

This frozen dessert packs in nutritious values as it is prepared with banana and coconut milk. The rich flavour of dark chocolate and some good-old vanilla make up this heavenly sweet treat. The best part? You can easily make it in a mason jar and later eat it in the same container. It means reduced headache of washing extra dishes.

Yasmin posted her recipe for magnum ice cream on Instagram recently. She shared a video of herself making the mouthwatering sweet dish and captioned it, “Magnum ice cream anyone? Try this healthy version of guilt free indulgence to curb your sweet tooth! Healthy magnum in a jar.” So, without any further ado, here’s all that you need to do to make this frozen dessert.

ALSO READ: Overindulge with this easy recipe of Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Brownie

Ingredients:

3 frozen bananas

3 tablespoon coconut milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dark chocolate to taste

Method:

Freeze the three banana’s overnight and then chop them up and add them to a blender. Add one tablespoon of coconut milk and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blender. Blend all the ingredients together until they are well combined.

In a wide mason jar, add a layer of the mixture and then top it off with a layer of melted dark chocolate. Repeat the process until the container is full and finish with a layer of dark chocolate. Freeze for a few hours. Once done, enjoy your magnum ice cream.

(Recipe: Instagram/@yasminkarachiwala)

Making ice cream is an ideal pandemic pastime. With many of us staying inside our homes to curb the spread of the deadly virus and be safe, it becomes necessary to engage in productive and wholesome activities. And making no-fuss ice creams like this can be a great activity to satiate your tastebuds and feel good too.

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Saturday, June 26, 2021

Turns Out There Is a Secret Ingredient Behind Camels' Ability to Not Drink For Weeks - ScienceAlert

Camels have an incredible ability to survive weeks without taking even a sip of water. Now, we have a better idea of the secret ingredient that helps their bodies achieve this.

We already know that to save every drop of liquid, camels have a host of biological tricks – including large and intricate noses that grab at the water in the air leaving their bodies and modified blood that can withstand dehydration.

They can gulp down hundreds of liters in a matter of minutes when water is available, which they then only absorb slowly to avoid osmotic shock; additionally, their body temperature fluctuates from 31 to 41 °C (87 to 105 °F) to reduce sweating.

When a human runs low on water, our kidneys shift gears to preserve as much moisture as they can. Water is filtered into tubules in an area called the cortex, where it flows into another part called the medulla. Here, ions from dissolved salt are pumped across membranes to create an imbalance that forces a portion of the water to return to the blood, with the rest carrying away waste as urine.

Camels' bodies take this water re-uptake to the extreme, concentrating their urine to a degree we could never manage. In a huge study examining genes expressed in the cells of Arabian camels' (Camelus dromedarius) kidneys, a team of researchers compared those from camels that were dehydrated and camels who'd recently had their fill of water.

"We identified hundreds of genes and proteins that are significantly changed in both kidney cortex and medulla in dehydrated and rehydrated animals compared to controls," said University of Bristol animal physiologist Fernando Alvira Iraizoz.

Many of the genes that changed expression in dehydrated camels appeared to be involved in suppressing the fatty substance cholesterol in their kidney cells. 

So, Alvira Iraizoz and colleagues measured the amount of cholesterol in kidney plasma membranes in the dehydrated animals and compared it to the controls. They found dehydrated camels did indeed have less cholesterol in these kidney cell membranes than hydrated ones. 

What's more, genes coding for transporting ions and water channels across the cell membranes were also being expressed more in the dehydrated camels' kidney cells. Together, these findings support the team's hunch that dehydration-induced cholesterol suppression allows camels to cling onto more water in their kidneys.

"A decrease in the amount of cholesterol in the membrane of kidney cells would facilitate the movement of solutes and water across different sections of the kidney – a process that is required to efficiently reabsorb water and produce a highly concentrated urine, thus avoiding water loss," explained Alvira Iraizoz and molecular neuroendocrinologist Benjamin Gillard, also from the University of Bristol.

In our rapidly warming world, livestock animals that can endure harsh conditions are becoming ever more important. The Arabian camel already supports millions of people since its domestication over 3,000 years ago. They provide milk, meat, clothing, transport, and shelter in several arid parts of our planet.

"[Multiomic studies] provide very valuable information in the context of desertification and climate change and could be used to evaluate how different species will adapt to their already changing environments," said Alvira Iraizoz.

The researchers are now working on a similar analysis of the camel's brain, and they plan on looking into the genetic expression response to severe dehydration in other arid mammals, like the adorable hopping rodents called jerboa.

This research was published in Communications Biology.

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Recipe of the Week: Three-Ingredient Ice Cream - Sierra News Online

Image of bowls of strawberry ice cream.

An easy-to-make summer treat!

When it’s beyond hot outside and the kids are begging for a delicious afternoon snack, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to turn. The pantry is full and the refrigerator is stocked, yet nothing sounds appetizing when it’s scorching outside.

Try this Three-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream on the warm days ahead. It’s chilled to perfection with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipping cream to create a creamy texture perfect for the kiddos.

Start by pureeing one pound of fresh strawberries. Add one pint of whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to a mixing bowl then beat until stiff peaks form.

Fold the strawberry puree in with the whipping cream mixture. Pour into a loaf pan and freeze for five hours.

Before serving, let ice cream soften for 5-10 minutes.

It’s delicious, rich, and has sweet strawberry flavor that can help satisfy nearly any sweet tooth. It’s a wonderful treat after long summer days spent playing outside, splashing in the pool or just relaxing, soaking up the sun.

Three-Ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
Servings: 4-6

1  pound fresh strawberries, stems removed
1  pint heavy whipping cream
1  can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

In blender, puree strawberries.

In bowl of stand mixer, beat whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk until stiff peaks form. Fold in strawberry puree. Pour into loaf pan. Freeze 5 hours.

Before serving, let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes.

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You don’t need a ton of obscure ingredients to cook up a delicious meal. That’s the crux of chef and restauranteur Jamie Oliver ’s new cook...