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From CO₂ to Sugar: Chinese Scientists Make Historic Leap 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 21, 2025
Overview Chinese scientists have developed a pioneering method to transform carbon dioxide into sugar, potentially revolutionising food production and reducing reliance on traditional farming methods. A team at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology created an in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) system that synthesises sucrose from methanol, a low-carbon chemical derived from industrial waste or CO₂.
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CO₂: The Hidden Hero of Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 20, 2025
When we think of food safety, we often focus on cleanliness or cooking temperatures. Yet, carbon dioxide (CO₂) quietly plays a crucial role behind the scenes. Beyond creating fizz in sodas, CO₂ helps preserve freshness, slow spoilage, and keep food safe during transport. It extends the shelf life of packaged meats through modified atmosphere packaging
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