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MPOB has purchased a FACS Calibur Flow Cytometer (Becton Dickinson, USA) in 2003 (Figure 1). It is equipped with an argon ion laser for analysis of the fluorescent intensity of nuclei using the CellQuest software. Flow cytometry (FCM) is a rapid and convenient technique that allows accurate determination of (1) nuclear DNA content or genome … Read more

Three frying facilities are available in MPOB, i.e. pressure, open fryers (batch) and pilot plant continuous fryers (Figure 1). The pressure fryer is commonly used for products such as breaded chicken to retain its juiciness while the open fryer is more for products to be eaten instantly such as French fries, chicken and fish nuggets. … Read more

Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) is a new genetic fingerprinting technique for examining a microbial population based on genetic markers. The vast majority, or 80%, of microbes are not yet isolated and identified due to lack of knowledge on how they survive and grow in their habitats. The purpose of DGGE is to monitor changes in … Read more

MicrobeLynx™ in combination with bio-informati c s provides a powerful tool for determining the species and typing of microorganisms. This massMfingerprinting technique for bacteria offers greater sensitivity, selectivity and speed of analysis compared to classical identification methods. The technology applies biopolymer mass spectrometry techniques to analyses ofintact bacteria and actinomycetes for rapid fingerprinting. The entire … Read more

Alcohol bottom is a by-product, or distillation residue, from the production of C8-C18 fatty alcohols while ester bottom is a by-product or distillation residue, from the production of C8- C18 methyl esters. They can be used to adulterate crude palm kernel oil (CPKO), one of the feedstocks used for the production of oleochemicals. MPOB has developed … Read more