The U.S. Agriculture Department Friday raised its predictions for spring corn planting to 90.5 million acres, due in part to demand for fuel ethanol. nike shox
The projected spring plantings are up 15 percent from last year's 78.3 million acres, the USDA said in its Prospective Plantings report -- and a 3.5 million acre increase over its February estimate of 87 million acres.
The latest report is based on a survey of 86,000 farmers taken during the first two weeks of March. Steel Pipe
If the new report is accurate, this planting year would be the strongest "since 1944, when 95.5 million acres were planted," the department said.
About 20 percent of last year's crop will be used for ethanol in the market year that ends Aug. 31, the department added. The ethanol boom has pushed corn prices to near-record levels.
Soybean acres are expected to fall 11 percent to 67.14 million, an 11-year low.
The United States is the biggest producer and exporter of both crops, with a corn crop valued at $33.8 billion in 2006 and soybeans at $19.7 billion, the department said.
Corn futures fell 20 cents, or 5 percent, on the Chicago Board of Trade. Soybeans fell 17 cents, or 2.2 percent.stainless steel pipe
Monday, March 10, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
CHINESE WINE HISTORY AND MODERN WINES
This vast and most populous country of the world with its indigenous vine species (vitis amurensis, vitis thunbergii) has a very short western-style wine enjoyment. Wine is still poorly and assuredly not understood. Young people living in major cities (Beijing, Shnghai, Canton, Xian) with money in their pockets want to experience and experiment new tastes.
To them wine is a novelty and an "in" alcoholic beverage. Drinking merlot with coke may revolt a western wine enthusiast, but to a Chinese, sweet and alcoholic means more than fruity and dry. Some even add a few cubes of ice to cool it!
Chinese have been enjoying alcohol for millennia but wine as an alcoholic beverage was and still alien to their palate. When Chinese drink alcohol the expectation is to experience a burning, stinging, harsh, inebriating beverage rather than a smooth, fruity, refined and refreshing liquid. In fact, there is no Chinese word for wine. The word used for it is CHIEW, which can mean distilled or fermented beverage.
Historical documents show that grape seeds were brought to China from Uzbekistan by general Chang Chien during the Han Dynasty between 121- 136 BC and planted in Xingjian and Shaanxi (Xian). There are vague references to western style wine being made as early as 7th century AD. Records show that substantial amounts of grapes were imported from
Tashkent presumably to make wine.
After Chinese armies invaded Turfan, well known for its very mild winters and growing out-of-season vegetables and fruits to export all over Asia, vines were imported and planted. Subsequently the vitivinicultural industry grew in central China especially in Kansu and Xian provinces. There have been attempts to make wine from vitis vinifera grapes planted in Shantung north of Shanghai, but all were at best successful in a limited fashion.
"Wines" were made from millet, sorghum, and rice, but they were more brewed beverages than what we know and consider being wine. Chinese serve alcoholic beverages at eh beginning of a meal while listening to music and always with food. Such beverages were always served in small cups resembling sake cups than wine glasses! Even today during state banquets staged for foreign dignitaries, wine glasses with which the leaders toast each other are small and look more like cups than wine glasses as we understand them.
Towards the end of the 19th century Zhang Bi Shi a government employees established the Chang Yu Winery in Yantai after returning from a foreign posting. He planted vineyards using Welschriesling from Austria, and employed the Austrian consul as his winemaker. There are no records of the taste of the wine! The other winery of some reputation was Quigdao
(Tsingtao) more famous for its beer than wine, which was established by Germans as Melco Winery. It still produces floral white wines with an oily texture and dark yellow colour, indicative of oxidation through excessive aging!
French interests to cater to the diplomatic community and foreigners founded Shang Yi winery in Beijing.
By 1949 all wineries were confiscated, then government operated with the objective of increasing production, rather than improving quality. Managers blended wine with water, fermented cereals, colouring matter and sugar, to create a concoction that tried to resemble wine! Those who knew anything about wine rejected these products out of hand; those who knew nothing about wine could not afford it!
Today China's statisticians calculate the total vineyard area to be 65,000 hectares spreading from Xinjiang in the northwest to Shandong, Lianoning and Jilin in the northeast. Most of the fruit is for eating or meant to be dried rather than to make wine. In fact all wineries combined vinify only 20 per cent of grapes harvested. Since 1980's the government encouraged foreign investment in the beverage alcohol industry. The first western company to establish a joint venture with Tianjin
Fram Bureau was Remy Martin of Cognac fame. The Huadong winery in Quingdao (Tsingtao) was established by Hong Kong interests and is now managed by an English multinational distiller. Pernod-Ricard established a winery in Beijing (1987) and Italians, not to be outdone started the Marco Polo winery in Yantai (1990). Seagram, the former Canadian liquor multinational, is involved in a winery project (Summer Palace).
All the above imported vitis vinifera cuttings, selected suitable sites and planted vineyards according to the latest research with regard to trellising, spacing etc.
Some old vineyards were planted by Russian scientists who naturally used their own grape varieties namely Rkatsiteli and Severnyi and others) with Black Hamburg better known for its sweet fruit and wines.
Huadong winery decided to plant 50 hectares of chardonnay in Shandong and make dry wines to cater to the ever-increasing number of tourists, and young, moneyed, nightclub visiting well-educated Chinese market. The wine are excessively acid, light, lack body and extract, but this is due more to the age of vines and excessive yields than expertise in wine making! There is no phylloxera problem, but humidity causes mildew, white rot, oidium just to name a few diseases that plague vineyards in China.
Varietal wines are now being marketed with little success since grape names mean little or nothing to the average Chinese consumer. This is the reason for mixing merlot with coke, and chardonnay with sweet, clear aerated soft drinks.
Sometimes even red and white wines are mixed, sweetened with soft drinks, and ice cubes are used to cool the drink! gas detector
Chinese traditionally like oxidized alcohol, a left over of rice wine production in previous centuries, and fashion grape wines after that model. In fact, in many Chinese food recipes you are advised to substitute rice wine with dry sherry.
Presently 200 wineries try to compete with imported wines from France, Germany, Italy, the USA and Canada. Ice wine from Canada seems to have hit a soft spot in the hearts of well- heeled Chinese, since they so like sweet wines, and the more expensive it is the more cherished it becomes. stainless steel strip
Imports increased significantly from 1996-1998 from US $ 10 million to 50.0 million mostly due to government decree encouraging wine consumption. The population in general seems to prefer liquor to get inebriated quickly after consuming relatively small quantities.
Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot are some of the grapes planted which thus far yield low alcohol, medium to light bodied wines
Since there are no laws regulating the industry, a varietal wine can contain up to 49 percent of another grape than the label states, which would help understand why some Chinese wines undrinkable, others barely acceptable! Red wines seem to be a tad better than white, but overall the industry still needs improvement as do consumers palates. stainless steel wire
To them wine is a novelty and an "in" alcoholic beverage. Drinking merlot with coke may revolt a western wine enthusiast, but to a Chinese, sweet and alcoholic means more than fruity and dry. Some even add a few cubes of ice to cool it!
Chinese have been enjoying alcohol for millennia but wine as an alcoholic beverage was and still alien to their palate. When Chinese drink alcohol the expectation is to experience a burning, stinging, harsh, inebriating beverage rather than a smooth, fruity, refined and refreshing liquid. In fact, there is no Chinese word for wine. The word used for it is CHIEW, which can mean distilled or fermented beverage.
Historical documents show that grape seeds were brought to China from Uzbekistan by general Chang Chien during the Han Dynasty between 121- 136 BC and planted in Xingjian and Shaanxi (Xian). There are vague references to western style wine being made as early as 7th century AD. Records show that substantial amounts of grapes were imported from
Tashkent presumably to make wine.
After Chinese armies invaded Turfan, well known for its very mild winters and growing out-of-season vegetables and fruits to export all over Asia, vines were imported and planted. Subsequently the vitivinicultural industry grew in central China especially in Kansu and Xian provinces. There have been attempts to make wine from vitis vinifera grapes planted in Shantung north of Shanghai, but all were at best successful in a limited fashion.
"Wines" were made from millet, sorghum, and rice, but they were more brewed beverages than what we know and consider being wine. Chinese serve alcoholic beverages at eh beginning of a meal while listening to music and always with food. Such beverages were always served in small cups resembling sake cups than wine glasses! Even today during state banquets staged for foreign dignitaries, wine glasses with which the leaders toast each other are small and look more like cups than wine glasses as we understand them.
Towards the end of the 19th century Zhang Bi Shi a government employees established the Chang Yu Winery in Yantai after returning from a foreign posting. He planted vineyards using Welschriesling from Austria, and employed the Austrian consul as his winemaker. There are no records of the taste of the wine! The other winery of some reputation was Quigdao
(Tsingtao) more famous for its beer than wine, which was established by Germans as Melco Winery. It still produces floral white wines with an oily texture and dark yellow colour, indicative of oxidation through excessive aging!
French interests to cater to the diplomatic community and foreigners founded Shang Yi winery in Beijing.
By 1949 all wineries were confiscated, then government operated with the objective of increasing production, rather than improving quality. Managers blended wine with water, fermented cereals, colouring matter and sugar, to create a concoction that tried to resemble wine! Those who knew anything about wine rejected these products out of hand; those who knew nothing about wine could not afford it!
Today China's statisticians calculate the total vineyard area to be 65,000 hectares spreading from Xinjiang in the northwest to Shandong, Lianoning and Jilin in the northeast. Most of the fruit is for eating or meant to be dried rather than to make wine. In fact all wineries combined vinify only 20 per cent of grapes harvested. Since 1980's the government encouraged foreign investment in the beverage alcohol industry. The first western company to establish a joint venture with Tianjin
Fram Bureau was Remy Martin of Cognac fame. The Huadong winery in Quingdao (Tsingtao) was established by Hong Kong interests and is now managed by an English multinational distiller. Pernod-Ricard established a winery in Beijing (1987) and Italians, not to be outdone started the Marco Polo winery in Yantai (1990). Seagram, the former Canadian liquor multinational, is involved in a winery project (Summer Palace).
All the above imported vitis vinifera cuttings, selected suitable sites and planted vineyards according to the latest research with regard to trellising, spacing etc.
Some old vineyards were planted by Russian scientists who naturally used their own grape varieties namely Rkatsiteli and Severnyi and others) with Black Hamburg better known for its sweet fruit and wines.
Huadong winery decided to plant 50 hectares of chardonnay in Shandong and make dry wines to cater to the ever-increasing number of tourists, and young, moneyed, nightclub visiting well-educated Chinese market. The wine are excessively acid, light, lack body and extract, but this is due more to the age of vines and excessive yields than expertise in wine making! There is no phylloxera problem, but humidity causes mildew, white rot, oidium just to name a few diseases that plague vineyards in China.
Varietal wines are now being marketed with little success since grape names mean little or nothing to the average Chinese consumer. This is the reason for mixing merlot with coke, and chardonnay with sweet, clear aerated soft drinks.
Sometimes even red and white wines are mixed, sweetened with soft drinks, and ice cubes are used to cool the drink! gas detector
Chinese traditionally like oxidized alcohol, a left over of rice wine production in previous centuries, and fashion grape wines after that model. In fact, in many Chinese food recipes you are advised to substitute rice wine with dry sherry.
Presently 200 wineries try to compete with imported wines from France, Germany, Italy, the USA and Canada. Ice wine from Canada seems to have hit a soft spot in the hearts of well- heeled Chinese, since they so like sweet wines, and the more expensive it is the more cherished it becomes. stainless steel strip
Imports increased significantly from 1996-1998 from US $ 10 million to 50.0 million mostly due to government decree encouraging wine consumption. The population in general seems to prefer liquor to get inebriated quickly after consuming relatively small quantities.
Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot are some of the grapes planted which thus far yield low alcohol, medium to light bodied wines
Since there are no laws regulating the industry, a varietal wine can contain up to 49 percent of another grape than the label states, which would help understand why some Chinese wines undrinkable, others barely acceptable! Red wines seem to be a tad better than white, but overall the industry still needs improvement as do consumers palates. stainless steel wire
Health claims need urgent attention, says food law expert
The health and nutrition claims regulation entered into force in January. Although much of the detail still needs to be hammered out, some claims, such as those relating to children, will not be permitted as of July 1 pending approval at EU level.
Owen Warnock, partner and food law expert at Eversheds, says that the new legislation will have a significant effect on food manufacturers across the board, particularly since health and wellness is strong current running through the industry. Since the time frame for compliance is tight and some aspects of the law lack clarity, there is no time for companies to waste in getting their house in order.
In particular, Warnock says it could be a dangerous strategy for businesses to rely on submissions made by others if claims are already approved. The danger is that such claims could inapplicable across a broader category. Rather, Eversheds advises firms to compile their own detailed scientific evidence and submit their own claims for approval.
"Compiling the evidence to support specific health and nutrition claims may take some time and therefore food businesses need to act early. For categories of claim where there are no transitional arrangements, for example relating to children's health or for claims about preventing disease, this issue is particularly important," he said.
At the beginning of March the UK's Food Standards Agency issued a consultation paper on implementation of the regulation, which underscores the possible serious implications of non-compliance. It proposes that making false or unsubstantiated claims be a criminal offence.
Stakeholders have until May 24 to submit comments on the FSA's consultation paper.
Also up for comment is the draft guidance published by the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) on how to make submissions.
Although this draft guidance is incomplete and EFSA advises companies not to make submissions until complete guidance is available in the summer.
However the initial document will be instrumental for companies wanting to take an early initiative towards having their claims approved. It covers a series of questions that companies may have, including eligibility of health claims for evaluation, organisation and format of submissions, making multiple submissions, timings and timescales, and how to communication with EFSA (the European Food Standards Agency) or its scientific panel on dietetic products, nutrition and allergies.
Warnock said that the draft guidance is revealing as it gives in insight into health claims the authority expects to cause the most disruption and uncertainty - and outlines areas where there is hope that further information on the practicalities of approvals will be forthcoming.
"Any manufacturer considering submitting a health claim for approval should read the draft guidance since it contains some useful suggestions about what kind of scientific evidence EFSA is likely to demand." Steel Pipe
The new legislation is intended to create a level playing field for claims made on foods throughout the EU, while at the same time ensuring that consumers are not mislead.
Since science is increasingly recognised as a foundation for health and functional foods, a number of companies have express their approval that the legislation is to take effect. One outcome is that it will separate those companies with strong evidence to support their products from those making nebulous or unsubstantiated claims. Steel Pipe
However some industry groups fear that it could be detrimental to the interests of small and medium enterprises, many of which are at the driving edge of innovation, since they do not have the resources to compile expensive dossiers.
Moreover, EFSA is currently considering whether it will charge fees to companies for the review of dossiers required under several pieces of EU legislation in order bridge the gap that has occurs as its growing responsibilities have outpace budget. stainless steel pipe
Owen Warnock, partner and food law expert at Eversheds, says that the new legislation will have a significant effect on food manufacturers across the board, particularly since health and wellness is strong current running through the industry. Since the time frame for compliance is tight and some aspects of the law lack clarity, there is no time for companies to waste in getting their house in order.
In particular, Warnock says it could be a dangerous strategy for businesses to rely on submissions made by others if claims are already approved. The danger is that such claims could inapplicable across a broader category. Rather, Eversheds advises firms to compile their own detailed scientific evidence and submit their own claims for approval.
"Compiling the evidence to support specific health and nutrition claims may take some time and therefore food businesses need to act early. For categories of claim where there are no transitional arrangements, for example relating to children's health or for claims about preventing disease, this issue is particularly important," he said.
At the beginning of March the UK's Food Standards Agency issued a consultation paper on implementation of the regulation, which underscores the possible serious implications of non-compliance. It proposes that making false or unsubstantiated claims be a criminal offence.
Stakeholders have until May 24 to submit comments on the FSA's consultation paper.
Also up for comment is the draft guidance published by the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) on how to make submissions.
Although this draft guidance is incomplete and EFSA advises companies not to make submissions until complete guidance is available in the summer.
However the initial document will be instrumental for companies wanting to take an early initiative towards having their claims approved. It covers a series of questions that companies may have, including eligibility of health claims for evaluation, organisation and format of submissions, making multiple submissions, timings and timescales, and how to communication with EFSA (the European Food Standards Agency) or its scientific panel on dietetic products, nutrition and allergies.
Warnock said that the draft guidance is revealing as it gives in insight into health claims the authority expects to cause the most disruption and uncertainty - and outlines areas where there is hope that further information on the practicalities of approvals will be forthcoming.
"Any manufacturer considering submitting a health claim for approval should read the draft guidance since it contains some useful suggestions about what kind of scientific evidence EFSA is likely to demand." Steel Pipe
The new legislation is intended to create a level playing field for claims made on foods throughout the EU, while at the same time ensuring that consumers are not mislead.
Since science is increasingly recognised as a foundation for health and functional foods, a number of companies have express their approval that the legislation is to take effect. One outcome is that it will separate those companies with strong evidence to support their products from those making nebulous or unsubstantiated claims. Steel Pipe
However some industry groups fear that it could be detrimental to the interests of small and medium enterprises, many of which are at the driving edge of innovation, since they do not have the resources to compile expensive dossiers.
Moreover, EFSA is currently considering whether it will charge fees to companies for the review of dossiers required under several pieces of EU legislation in order bridge the gap that has occurs as its growing responsibilities have outpace budget. stainless steel pipe
Annual rice harvest increases in Banten
As one of 17 rice producers in the country, Banten province has managed to improve its production from the targeted 1.75 million tons to 1.88 million tons over the past year.
Deputy Governor HM Masduki said the surplus of 130,000 tons had ensured rice was available to the 9.2 million people living in the province.
"Banten's rice needs total about 930 tons per year," Masduki said Thursday in a meeting with all agriculture agencies in the province, held in Tangerang municipality.
The meeting was aimed at coordinating efforts in rice production improvement.
Masduki said that in a bid to secure the national supply of rice, it was hoped that Banten could meet its new target of 1.9 million tons of unhusked rice this year.
"Agriculture agencies play important roles in reaching the target. It is their job to teach farmers about surviving bad growing seasons and unpredictable weather."
Despite the surplus, many farmers in the province have complained of harvest failure due to the long dry season last year.
Masduki also warned the heads of regencies and municipalities not to allow productive farmland to be sacrificed for commercial or residential purposes.
"Moreover, the regional heads should also encourage farmers and residents to take part in the family planning program, because the increase in rice production should not be followed by a population increase," he added.
Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim, who hosted the meeting, said that despite the rapid pace of development in the municipality, his administration would maintain at least 1,000 hectares of land for rice farming. co detector
He said the municipality could only produce 4,000 tons of rice each year, while the estimated rice demand -- from consumption pattern and the city's population of 1.4 million people -- was 46,000 tons per year. stainless steel wire
"We have to import rice from other regions," he said, adding that more than 2,000 hectares of rice fields in the municipality had been reclaimed for the construction of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Some 4,000 hectares of the municipality's productive land has also been taken up by housing complexes, public facilities, office compounds, markets and shopping malls, he added.stainless steel strip
Deputy Governor HM Masduki said the surplus of 130,000 tons had ensured rice was available to the 9.2 million people living in the province.
"Banten's rice needs total about 930 tons per year," Masduki said Thursday in a meeting with all agriculture agencies in the province, held in Tangerang municipality.
The meeting was aimed at coordinating efforts in rice production improvement.
Masduki said that in a bid to secure the national supply of rice, it was hoped that Banten could meet its new target of 1.9 million tons of unhusked rice this year.
"Agriculture agencies play important roles in reaching the target. It is their job to teach farmers about surviving bad growing seasons and unpredictable weather."
Despite the surplus, many farmers in the province have complained of harvest failure due to the long dry season last year.
Masduki also warned the heads of regencies and municipalities not to allow productive farmland to be sacrificed for commercial or residential purposes.
"Moreover, the regional heads should also encourage farmers and residents to take part in the family planning program, because the increase in rice production should not be followed by a population increase," he added.
Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim, who hosted the meeting, said that despite the rapid pace of development in the municipality, his administration would maintain at least 1,000 hectares of land for rice farming. co detector
He said the municipality could only produce 4,000 tons of rice each year, while the estimated rice demand -- from consumption pattern and the city's population of 1.4 million people -- was 46,000 tons per year. stainless steel wire
"We have to import rice from other regions," he said, adding that more than 2,000 hectares of rice fields in the municipality had been reclaimed for the construction of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Some 4,000 hectares of the municipality's productive land has also been taken up by housing complexes, public facilities, office compounds, markets and shopping malls, he added.stainless steel strip
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Kind introduces interstate meat shipment bill
Representative Ron Kind of Wisconsin has introduced legislation to expand the markets for small meat processing businesses across the country. H.R. 1760, "The Expanding Markets for Small Meat Processors Act" would eliminate the ban on the interstate shipment of state-inspected meat, allowing small meat processors to increase their business and grow local economies. Steel Pipe
"These unfair restrictions are severely hindering this industry’s ability to grow," Mr. Kind said. "Trusting other nations, but not our own states, to ship meat across borders just doesn’t make sense. This bill will expand markets, increase competition and reduce prices for consumers."
States often develop their own meat inspection programs to accommodate small businesses. Although the state inspection programs are equivalent to federal standards, currently there are restrictions on the interstate shipment of state-inspected meat. stainless steel wire
No other agricultural commodity has such a restriction. State-inspected milk, fruits, vegetables, grain and fish are all allowed access to the national market. Currently foreign products have greater nationwide meat market access than state-inspected meat.stainless steel strip
"These unfair restrictions are severely hindering this industry’s ability to grow," Mr. Kind said. "Trusting other nations, but not our own states, to ship meat across borders just doesn’t make sense. This bill will expand markets, increase competition and reduce prices for consumers."
States often develop their own meat inspection programs to accommodate small businesses. Although the state inspection programs are equivalent to federal standards, currently there are restrictions on the interstate shipment of state-inspected meat. stainless steel wire
No other agricultural commodity has such a restriction. State-inspected milk, fruits, vegetables, grain and fish are all allowed access to the national market. Currently foreign products have greater nationwide meat market access than state-inspected meat.stainless steel strip
Healthy Diet the Only Antidote for Gluten Woes
Everyone gets the feeling they've eaten too much occasionally. But those pains and swelling are constant for people with an autoimmune disorder called coeliac disease. welding wire
Many of those afflicted do not understand the source of their problems, say medical experts. Getting a proper diagnosis can be a long, painful journey. And a positive diagnosis of gluten intolerance means a lifetime of specialized diets. However, following that diet helps people control the problem. Grains are the root of the problem, which lies in the body's inability to process the protein gluten, found abundantly in barley, oats, rye, spelt and wheat. Sufferers of what is called coeliac disease among children, sprue among adults, need a diet free of those foods.
"A weakness in the immune system causes the membranes of the small intestine to become permeable to gluten," says Sofia Beisel, a nutritionist with the German Coeliac Society (DZG). The gluten eventually makes the intestine porous, preventing it from absorbing nutrients. Weight loss, diarrhea and malnutrition all combine to make the patient even weaker.
Joern Reckel, a general practitioner in Ahrensburg, says many people have a tendency to coeliac disease, but never suffer major problems, making a correct diagnosis among adults difficult, says Professor Joachim Moessner, director of the medical clinic at the University Clinic of Leipzig.
It only becomes serious when the patient suffers regular diarrhea, accompanied by weakness, weight loss and lack of energy. To diagnose the condition correctly, patients must undergo an intestinal endoscopy or an analysis of the intestinal tissue to find a certain blood-borne antibody. Reckel argues that people with sprue should be tested for other intolerances as the illness often indicates other microbiological disturbances. stainless steel wire
Once diagnosed, a sufferer has to face a lifelong diet free of gluten. "That's a major change," says Beisel. While more and more gluten-free products can now be found in supermarkets, they are still more expensive than ordinary products. But cheating on the diet can have serious consequences, says Margret Marlo, a dietary assistant from Bocholt. These include lymphatic cancer in the small intestine.
Keeping to a strict diet helps the small intestine to regenerate, usually quite quickly. Then sufferers can carry on their lives with minimal risks and limitations. stainless steel strip
Many of those afflicted do not understand the source of their problems, say medical experts. Getting a proper diagnosis can be a long, painful journey. And a positive diagnosis of gluten intolerance means a lifetime of specialized diets. However, following that diet helps people control the problem. Grains are the root of the problem, which lies in the body's inability to process the protein gluten, found abundantly in barley, oats, rye, spelt and wheat. Sufferers of what is called coeliac disease among children, sprue among adults, need a diet free of those foods.
"A weakness in the immune system causes the membranes of the small intestine to become permeable to gluten," says Sofia Beisel, a nutritionist with the German Coeliac Society (DZG). The gluten eventually makes the intestine porous, preventing it from absorbing nutrients. Weight loss, diarrhea and malnutrition all combine to make the patient even weaker.
Joern Reckel, a general practitioner in Ahrensburg, says many people have a tendency to coeliac disease, but never suffer major problems, making a correct diagnosis among adults difficult, says Professor Joachim Moessner, director of the medical clinic at the University Clinic of Leipzig.
It only becomes serious when the patient suffers regular diarrhea, accompanied by weakness, weight loss and lack of energy. To diagnose the condition correctly, patients must undergo an intestinal endoscopy or an analysis of the intestinal tissue to find a certain blood-borne antibody. Reckel argues that people with sprue should be tested for other intolerances as the illness often indicates other microbiological disturbances. stainless steel wire
Once diagnosed, a sufferer has to face a lifelong diet free of gluten. "That's a major change," says Beisel. While more and more gluten-free products can now be found in supermarkets, they are still more expensive than ordinary products. But cheating on the diet can have serious consequences, says Margret Marlo, a dietary assistant from Bocholt. These include lymphatic cancer in the small intestine.
Keeping to a strict diet helps the small intestine to regenerate, usually quite quickly. Then sufferers can carry on their lives with minimal risks and limitations. stainless steel strip
Monday, March 3, 2008
Jollibee Foods Buys Chinese Restaurant Chain Hongzhuangyuan for USD 50.5 Mln
Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation has acquired Chinese restaurant chain Hongzhuangyuan for approximately USD 50.5 million. stainless steel wire
According to a statement from the Philippine Stock Exchange, the acquisition is part of Jollibee's strategy of building its business abroad and expanding its presence in China. air jordan
Hongzhuangyuan has 33 outlets, mostly in Beijing. However, another 5 restaurants will be built by the time the acquisition is finalised in several months, said Jollibee.
The deal takes place 3 months after Jollibee bought a stake in another Chinese restaurant chain.
In June, FLEXNEWS reported that Jollibee Foods acquired a 15% share in Yonghe King, a Chinese-style fast food chain based in Shanghai. stainless steel strip
According to a statement from the Philippine Stock Exchange, the acquisition is part of Jollibee's strategy of building its business abroad and expanding its presence in China. air jordan
Hongzhuangyuan has 33 outlets, mostly in Beijing. However, another 5 restaurants will be built by the time the acquisition is finalised in several months, said Jollibee.
The deal takes place 3 months after Jollibee bought a stake in another Chinese restaurant chain.
In June, FLEXNEWS reported that Jollibee Foods acquired a 15% share in Yonghe King, a Chinese-style fast food chain based in Shanghai. stainless steel strip
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