[Japan] Back in the Edo period (1603-1867), the cultivation of Asakusa nori seaweed used to be widespread in a district called Omori in Tokyo’s Ota Ward. Continue reading Revisiting world of Edo style nori manufacturing
Daily Archives: April 29, 2016
Kombu seaweed powder to serve as a natural umami alternative
[Netherlands] Netherlands-based Yama Products has expanded its range to include a new seaweed powder, based on the Japanese kelp named Kombu. Continue reading Kombu seaweed powder to serve as a natural umami alternative
Muradel refocuses Whyalla biofuel venture
[Australia] Aspiring Whyalla-based commercial biofuel producer Muradel will receive a new federal grant next month to start scaling up its demonstration plant as it refocuses on new feedstock. Continue reading Muradel refocuses Whyalla biofuel venture
Wits boffin finds clues to origins of life in algae
[Japan, USA] For decades scientists have tried to understand how and why this happened. Continue reading Wits boffin finds clues to origins of life in algae