Brazilian Heart of Palm Skewers

I first had heart of palm skewers at a churrascaria in São Paulo, served cold between rounds of grilled meat as a palate cleanser. The idea stayed with me. Hearts of palm have this clean, almost buttery flavour that works when you pair them with …

Scientists expand list of infant formula hazards

Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists. Ingestion of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)-producing clostridial spores can result in infant botulism. Cereulide production during the manufacture of arachidonic acid (ARA) oil, …