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World’’s oldest cooked cereal was prepared just like todays instant food

October 25th, 2008 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, October 25 (ANI): The worlds oldest cooked cereal, enjoyed by European diners about 8,000 years ago, could be prepared instantly just by soaking it in hot water. The researchers behind ...

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New rice gene to pave way for improved rice yield

September 29th, 2008 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Sept 29 (ANI): A research team led by Penn State Distinguished Professor of Biology Hong Ma has found a new gene in rice, called GIF1, which may prove beneficial for ...

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Worlds first eco-friendly plastic created

July 5th, 2008 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 5 (ANI): A scientist has invented the worlds first environment-friendly polymer that degrades faster than other plastics. According to a report in The New Straits Times Online, the invention, known ...

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With focus on exports, APL to expand modified starch capacity

June 10th, 2008 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS -
Ahmedabad, June 10 (IANS) Anticipating an export turnover of Rs.500 million by 2009-10, APL, one of India's leading manufacturers of starch, is doubling its manufacturing capacity of modified starch to 44,000 tonnes ...

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Gujarat company’s starch unit goes on stream in Uttarakhand

May 20th, 2008 - 8:55 pm ICT by admin -
Ahmedabad, May 20 (IANS) The Ahmedabad-based Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd, the country's largest starch manufacturer, announced Tuesday that its maize grinding project at Uttarakhand has commenced production. The plant, located in ...

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Sugar fuelled cars move a step closer to reality

April 10th, 2008 - 2:05 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, April 10 (ANI): Scientists are developing a new process for converting plant sugars into hydrogen, which could be used to cheaply and efficiently power vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells ...

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Diabetic drug may prove safe therapy for epilepsy

April 9th, 2008 - 5:53 pm ICT by admin -
Washington , Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have said that a widely used diabetic drug, called Metformine, may prove to be an effective and safe therapy for epilepsy treatment as well. The study, ...

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Gujarat Ambuja’s maize processing plant begins production

March 31st, 2008 - 4:15 pm ICT by admin -
Ahmedabad, March 31 (IANS) Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited (GAEL), in which George Soros Quantum Fund has a 5.8 percent stake, announced here Monday that its maize processing plant in Uttarakhand has begun ...

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Colour manufacturers in Jaipur work overtime to meet demand for Holi

March 15th, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by admin -
Jaipur, Mar 15 (ANI): With the festival of colours 'Holi' round the corner, the colour-manufacturing units in Jaipur are working round the clock to meet the increasing demand. Blessed with some of ...

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Colour powder sales swell ahead of Holi in UP

March 11th, 2008 - 3:13 pm ICT by admin -
Hathras (UP), Mar 11 (ANI): With the festival of colours 'Holi' round the corner, the colour-manufacturing units at Hathras in Uttar Pradesh are busy meeting the huge demand for colours from many ...

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Soaking potatoes in water before frying reduces acrylamide

March 6th, 2008 - 4:50 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): Heres some good news for potato chip lovers a new study has found that soaking potatoes in water before frying them can reduce levels of acrylamide, a naturally ...

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