84-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 15, 2003 Penn State Researcher New Process For Pectin UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) A process developed by a researcher in Penn State’s Col lege of Agricultural Sciences to extract high-quality pectin from orange peels may result in a new multi-million dollar American in dustry. The new method, called flash extraction of pectin by steam in jection, uses a high-temperature, high-speed procedure that ap pears to be ideal for extracting high quality pectin. The universi ty has applied for a patent on the process. Pectin is a complex carbohy drate found in fruits. A food ad ditive, it is commonly used to thicken jellies and fruit fillings for pies and other desserts, and historically has been extracted from the peels of citrus. In 2002, the United States im ported more than 5,300 tons of pectin worth more than $56 mil lion. Most pectin extraction is done in Europe using lime peels imported from Mexico and South America. 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Coal, Pellet, Corn. Gas & Oil Stoves Many Brands In Stock Kegerreis Stoves “since 1980” 142 W. High St., Womelidori, PA 19567 610-589-2951 peels by slow cooking. Pectin pro ducers use lime peels because they produce higher-quality pec tin than other citrus peels. But that might be about to change. According to Paul Walk er, professor of agricultural engi neering, flash-extracted pectin from orange peels is comparable or better than pectin from lime peels. “Of course, we have moun tains and mountains of orange peels here because the United States is one of the largest pro ducers of oranges in the world,” he says. “About 90 percent of the oranges we grow are used to pro duce juice.” During a recent sabbatical at the U.S. Department of Agricul ture’s Wyndmoor, facility where he was developing tech niques to remove microbiological contaminants from fruits and vegetables Walker became in terested in pectin-extraction re search being done there. Part nering with a USD A chemist, he began pondering better, faster ways of extracting pectin from peels. ROW'S and MlA's... We Should Never Forget. Amidst their hardships and tribulations, America’s fighting men and women have always taken comfort in their favorite songs of faith. These songs have helped to keep strong their belief in their God, and their love for their country, which has asked of them great sacrifices for the sake of their fellow Americans. To serve these wonderful men and women Grisly Lane worked more than 120 shows in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It was Cristy’s way of keeping faith with the troops, at a time when many Americans were turning their backs on them. As long as she lives, she wifi never forget the faces of these young men and women. On August 27,2003 the VFW formally inducted Cristy into the VFW Hall of Fame in San Antonio at their National Convention. And now Cristy Lane is proud to present a special CD of songs of faith to our Veterans of Foreign Wars, many of whom she met in the jungles of Southeast Asia. These are the most requested songs of faith of all time, including Cristy’s #1 country hit from 1980, the timeless classic, “One Day At A Time.” These songs have been selected especially for you, America’s veterans, who know so well the meaning of faith, and the value of a great song of faith. God bless and take it one day at a time. -Cristy Develops Extraction “They were experimenting with using microwave energy for extraction,” says Walker. “As an engineer, I started thinking about the benefits of using steam injec tion to heat the peels quickly under pressure, and the benefits of extraction at high tempera ture, with rapid cooling.” So he worked on the problem in his spare time for a year or so, developing equipment to do the process his way. During the re search, Walker and his col leagues at Wyndmoor realized, to their delight, that they could get high-quality pectin from orange peels using the new, high-speed, high-temperature process. That discovery could result in the growth of a pectin-extraction in dustry in the United States using a source orange peels that now goes to waste. “The ramifications of this re search are enormous,” says Walker. “Big orange juice mak ers are very interested. It’s a sim ple process, but the best ideas are the simplest. As Einstein said, ‘Every thing should be made as simple as possible, but not sim pler.’” On Being a Farm Wife (and other hazards Joyce Bupp FALL ••• down Wind-whipped, scudding, drifting, blowing, Slithering, blithering, tossing. Going! Summer’s green now history past. Our leaves are disappearing. Fast! Some float down on gentle air. Hesitant to land. And, where? Others fly at break-neck pace As tho to swiftly end their race. In corners, crannies, nooks, they pile Suggesting that they’ll stay awhile. Once most have tumbled thru the sky, We sweep ’em, rake ’em, pile ’em high. Our cats investigate, peruse Which piles are softest for a snooze. The turkeys even honker down America’s 47 Classic Songs of Faith and Inspiration on 2 CD’s or 2 Cassettes. Over 2 Hours of Music Cristy Lane has made music history. She sings with such feeling she’ll capture your heart Her “One Day At A Time” record and book swept America, and a movie of her life, by the same title, is in the making. Cristy, through her beautiful voice and inspiring book, has captivated people by the millions throughout the world. And now she brings you 47 Classics. They have never sounded so g00d... 2 great *1 albums One Day At A Time Vbl.I&H and Footprints In The Sand Vol. I & 11. Check the list.. .the most requested songs of all time. Cristy makes each cherished favorite sound more beautiful than you’ve ever heard it before These are truly two of the most beautiful albums ever made by any artist. Let Cristy Lane touch your home and family with one of the most beautiful voices in music today! As Sean One Day At A Time Just As I Am Amazing Grace How Great Thou Art Whispering Hope Precious Memories The Old Rugged Cross Rock or Ages Softly & Tenderly In The Garden Qj- Plus 12 More! A total of 22 Songs! Mail Today: Cristy Lane, Dept LNP, PO Box 654, Madison, TN 37116 Pham Orders: 1-800-495-0909 On-line: CristyLane.com Please rush me the Cristy Lane 47 Classics on your “unconditional guarantee" that it must be the most beautiful album I've ever heard or you will refund my purchase price. I Enclose $14.99 □ Send on 2 CD's □ Send on 2 Cass. More Spodalsl □ $6.99 - Send Cristy's Life Story Book Select on CO □CD □ Cass. $9.99 - Send 30 Christmas Classics or Cassette □CD □ Cass. $9.99 - Send 24 Greatest Hits □ CD □ Cass. $9.99 - Send 23 Country Classics □ CD □ Cass. $9.99 - Send Children's Songs 4»WI No Bek Coupon Tbdoyf I Enclose Check or Charge my; □ VISA □MC □ DISC □ AMEX Card No. Exp, Name Address A Beautiful Gift for Someone You Love Amidst the leaf piles, gold and brown. One balmy mom, I grab a rake Some neatness in the yard to make. And hope that we can move ’em out Before a gust blows them about. Beneath one pile, all crisp and crunchy, A bone that Derra finds quite munchy. Another hides a snail, so small, Parked right beside a stray golf ball. A garden hose, three flower pots A length of twine tied up in knots. One rubber boot, an ear of com An old balloon, now badly torn. This raking leaves is not a bore, Surprising finds speed up the chore. Still, I am glad when they are all And that job’s done... ’til another Fall. Alt Tii Footprints In The Sand I Believe In Angels, also known as I Have A Dream Danny Boy He Sees My Heart Sweet Hour Of Prayer Standing On The Promises The Lord's Prayer God Bless America What A Friend We Have In Jesus Hus 16 More! A total of 25 Songsl Stole Zii ravortreS
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