TIMPLADO makes stronger ‘barako’ coffee with DOST training on food safety
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LIPA CITY, Batangas – Ala eh! Timpladong tamang tama!, In fact, TIMPLADO, an offshoot company of Circa 1740, underwent a two-day training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to further strengthen, not only their barako (Liberica) coffee blends, but more so their food safety measures in preparation for the opening of its additional markets this year.
There were 13 employees, mostly newly hired, who attended the training on food safety standards in different production processes conducted on 25-26 January at the TIMPLADO Coffee Shop located in Barangay Mataas na Lupa, Lipa, Batangas.
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DOST supports PH economic recovery program
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A year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck the country by surprise, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has remained steadfast and is still on high gear as it continues to implement innovative projects and programs that will address, not only the health crisis but, also help boost the efforts of the national government on its economic recovery program.
Taking off from the “Bayanihan to Heal as One” initiative of the government, the DOST has now put into maximum overdrive several projects to support the NEDA-led Task Group on Recovery dubbed as the Recharge PH program that involves three sub-task groups composed of different government agencies.
Study explains possible danger of low nitrite in skinless longganisa
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Sakto lang! No more, no less is the way to go in processing food and the exact recommended measurements of preservatives must be strictly followed to keep our food safe for consumption.
Studies have shown that nitrite plays a key role in the preservation of meat products such as tocino and longganisa. While the consumption of too much nitrite over long periods of time could have carcinogenic risks, its underapplication, on the other hand, may also pose another health risk, as this could shorten the product’s shelf life and compromise the integrity of the meat products.
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DOST leads tropical fabrics month celebration
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Filipino ingenuity, creativity and passion for creating colorful and uniquely designed fashion ensembles will once again take centerstage as the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) leads the celebration of the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month this January 2021.