114—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, August 18,1979 Enzyme treated milk products proposed for meat extenders WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two milk products-sodium caseinate and calcium reduced dried skim milk— would be treated with the enzyme rennet and used as binders and extenders in certain meat and poultry products, under a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The two milk products, without the enzyme treat ment, are already approved for this use. Rennet is a natural product which has been used for many years in making cheese. According to Lou Gast, deputy administrator for compliance of the department’s Food Safety and Quality Service, rennet does not alter the nutritional character of these binder extenders. The binder-extenders are the result of recent technological innovations, Cast said, and are said to improve product texture. conserve LEESPORT - “Conserve Energy” will be the theme of this year’s Conservation Tour, which is sponsored by the Agricultural Con servation Stabilization Service, Berks County Conservation District, Bureau of Forestry, Cooperative Extension Service, Fanners Home Administration, and Soil Conservation Service. The bus tour will be held on Fnday, September 14,1979. The tour mil highlight “18 years without replacing a single part.” rS “We checked out the competition carefully when we bought our first Cornell Barn Cleaner. We had to have a tough unit. All our runs are over 400 feet and serve up to 60 bulls We chose Cornell because of its reputation for heavy-duty performance. That first unit is still working **c”n” MiaTn” d*« ”l” ” " . as hard as ever, and we’ve : 80118 * RD 2 • L»«yvm« pa 18623 j j_j *i__ I Srnd me information on Cornell Barn Oeantr added three more over the Corn(rll Conv „ sl on K.t Hav, „ P c.ll years. In 18 years with 1 1am a Faim»r . siudmt Cornell Barn Cleaners, J Name we’ve never replaced J Address a single part." J^rn v _ stat* ?ip For the enzyme-treated binders and extenders to perform the function of holding together finished products, calcium lactate must be added to the meat or poultry mixture before cooking. Calcium lactate is a binding agent which is generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Ad ministration. The enzyme-treated calcium-reduced dried skim milk would be permitted m sausage, imitation sausage, nonspecific loaves (luncheon loaf, honey loaf, etc.), soups, stews, and such poultry products as chicken frankfurters. Enzyme-treated sodium caseinate could be used in all of these products except sausage. Federal regula tions limit the amount of water which may be added to sausage, and the presence of sodium caseinate in these products would make it difficult to measure added water. Berks Co. hosts various agricultural and energy conservation practices. Among these will be a solar grain dryer, located on the farm of WinfieW J. Fmkbmder, Jr., and a wind propelled electric generator, on the Douglas McHirkam property. The Fred Bohn farm will display a number of conservation practices, including storage terraces. Other points of interest include the Donald Landis farm, various Farmers Home Ad energy tour Frank Rclchard, Barn Manager Atlantic Breeden Cooperative Lancaater, PA Send for this FREE folder today! Experiments compare potato UNIVERSITY PARK - Pennsylvania potato growers are searching for the ideal variety, one that produces superior yields while being high in total solids (specific gravity) as needed for the processing industry. Some of the best varieties for Pennsylvania were described August 2 during meetings of the American Society for Horticultural Science at Columbus, Ohio. Presenting the results of a study in Somerset County, Pa., was Jack E. Staub of Bountiful, Utah, graduate assistant in horticulture at Penn State. Best average yields from research plots in Somerset County came from plantings made May 15, Staub pointed out. However, the highest specific gravities were achieved with potatoes planted May 1. Other planting dates in the com parisons were June 1 and June 15. Varieties compared were Norchip, Atlantic, Katahdm, Kennebec, Penn 71, and Buckskin. Three varieties ministration houses, and a large hog operation. Lunch will be served at the Trainers Midway Diner. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Deadline for purchasing tickets is September 10,1979. The cost of $7.00 per person includes bus transportation and a buffet style luncheon. Anyone interested in the “Conserve Energy” tour should contact the Berks County Agricultural Center at 372-4655. with the best yields Penn 71, Kennebec, and Katahdin were poor in specific gravity. Nonetheless, Penn 71 and Kennebec made acceptable yields when planted May 1 and had ac ceptable specific gravities as well. Based on these trials, Staub and faculty associates at Penn State are recom mending that potato varieties with both high yields and adequate specific gravity be developed as soon as possible. The findings are similar to earlier potato comparisons m the Com monwealth. Norchip and Buckskin were relatively low yielding m the trials. At the same time, their specific gravities were higher, on the average, SEE US AT AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL DISPLAY AT AG PROGRESS DAYS Distributed By: yjtjeystone Nu-Pulse Cochranvifle, PA 19330 215-932-4700 Dealer Inquiries Invited AUTHORIZED DEALERS LANCASTER COUNTY SUIT’S REFRIGERATION SERVICE Gordonviile, PA 717-768-8555 than the other varieties with the exception of Atlantic. “Undoubtedly the most discouraging results m these tests were the low specific gravities of high-yielding varieties,” Staub com mented. While the new variety Atlantic produced good yields and had excellent specific gravities, caution was advised. Storage quality, vital in the processing industry, was rated very poor for Atlantic from May plantings and only fair from June plantings. Storage of all other varieties except Norchip was good at all planting dates. Future tests of Atlantic’s storage abilities are needed, Staub affirmed, when a sprout inhibitor and iundreds of Installations in the U.S.A. - Thousands Worldwide LEBANON & NORTHAMPTON & BERKS CO. MONROE CO. CLYDE C. LUTZ Ephrata, PA 717-738-1718 varieties Fusariiun control treat ments are used. The test results are per tinent for potato growing areas in Cambria as well as Somerset County, it was pointed out. Associated with the project were Dr. Richard H. Cole, Extension specialist in potato production, and county agents James A. Bochy and Herbert C. Temdrup of Somerset and Cambria counties, respectively. Following storage at 50° Fahrenheit, all the varieties produced potato chips with good color except Katahdm. In baking and boiling comparisons, Atlantic was the best baker but the only poor boiler. The only in ternal quality problem was noticed with Atlantic. 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