Maximum Yield USA 2009 March | Page 22

MAX facts hydroponic news, tips and trivia Dosatron International Announces Sanitation Solutions for the Food Industry Dosatron International Inc. today announced the availability of several Dosatron chemical injectors capable of injecting foods peracetic acid, an FDAapproved sanitation product. These field-tested injectors were developed in response to the new FDA regulations regarding disinfection in the food industry, specifically the tomato sector. “Simply installed within the water lines, these injectors will contribute to improvements in food management practices by helping food growers and packagers fight pathogen element outbreaks,” said Eddy Kelly, President of Dosatron International. Dosatron International’s research and development team tested several modifications before finding the best solution for the injection of peracetic acid. The new injectors have tested successfully in the field for over three years. Additional information and injector selection help are available at www.dosatronusa.com or via Dosatron International’s customer service center, which can be reached at 1-800-523-8499. Healthful Plant Nutrients Also Found In Meat and Milk A comprehensive study done on the phytoestrogen, those healthful nutrients associated with fruits and vegetables, shows that they also exist in foods of animal origin. The study, which analyzed 115 foods of animal origin, shows that the amounts of phytoestrogen’s people consume has been underestimated. In animal products, phytoestrogens are low when compared to soy products, but the range is similar to that of many vegetables. (Source: American Chemical Society. "Healthful Plant Nutrients Also Found In Meat And Milk." ScienceDaily 21 November 2008. 28 November 2008 http://www.sciencedaily.com¬ / releases/2008/11/081117091618.htm) 22 MAXIMUM YIELD USA - March 2009