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Culinary Trends Indicate Plenty of Innovation for Rice and Corn

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The “New” Ancient Grains

Prosciutto and Asiago Rice Cakes with Pesto Aioli

From every corner of the globe, rice and corn (maize) have been staples of the human diet for centuries. Rice and corn, along with wheat, feeds the vast majority of the world’s population. Therefore it’s easy to assume that we’ve seen virtually every conceivable incarnation of foods and dishes that incorporate rice or corn. Read more.

“Culinary Trends Indicate Plenty of Innovation for Rice and Corn.” Prepared Foods RSS, Prepared Foods, 8 Aug. 2018, http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121460-culinary-trends-indicate-plenty-of-innovation-for-rice-and-corn.

6 studies related to dog food and canine heart disease

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Evidence may suggest correlations between dog food ingredients, taurine and canine dilated cardiomyopathy.

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Veterinarians’ observations and scientific research may suggest correlations between certain dog food ingredients, taurine deficiency and canine dilated cardiomyopathy, in addition to risks imparted by genetics. This potential evidence led to the United States Food and Drug Administration’s investigation of cases of canine dilated cardiomyopathy that may be correlated to dog food diets high in legumes or potatoes, particularly grain-free dog foods. Read more.

Wall, Tim. “6 Studies Related to Dog Food and Canine Heart Disease.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 3 Aug. 2018, http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/7397-studies-related-to-dog-food-and-canine-heart-disease.

Mercury levels in pet food to be studied in new project

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The research is being supported by crowdfunding.

After mercury was found in pet food in a 2016 research project at the University of Nevada, Reno, a new team is taking a closer look to quantify the concentration level of methylmercury, the toxic mercury compound that can have negative health impacts. Preliminary analyses of a few dog food samples showed methylmercury to be a significant percentage of the total mercury. Read more.

“Mercury Levels in Pet Food to Be Studied in New Project.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 20 July 2018, http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/7365-mercury-levels-in-pet-food-to-be-studied-in-new-project.