05/23/2008
Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Launches New StabilitySolutions Product Li
Tag: HDPE Material Montreal, QC - Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging, part of Rio Tinto Alcan's packaging unit, has launched a new StabilitySolutions product line of high barrier plastic bottles. The product development and production come from the Alcan Packaging plastics business headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey."This is a groundbreaking, innovative product for pharmaceuticals that require the highest moisture and oxygen barrier," said Michael Rubenstein, chief growth and innovation officer, Alcan Packaging. "StabilitySolutions DRY and StabilitySolutions BARRIER use patent pending technologies to ensure that the customers' products maintain their efficacy longer, delivering the greatest possible benefit to patients."StabilitySolutions DRY is a bi-layer desiccant container for oral solid products that offers improved product protection and product shelf life. The patent pending technology incorporates desiccant material into the product contact layer of the bi-layer container, eliminating the need for a desiccant sachet or canister. The integration of this feature into the bottle wall thickness itself can add filling line efficiencies resulting in significant cost savings to customers.StabilitySolutions BARRIER is a tri-layer container for oral solid dose products using patented and patent pending technology that sandwiches the high oxygen barrier ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) between two layers of high density polyethylene (HDPE). This approach results in pharmaceutical bottles that provide remarkable oxygen barrier protection coupled with the reliable moisture barrier characteristics offered by HDPE."The StabilitySolutions product line demonstrates our belief that packaging can add exceptional value to our customers' products", commented Mike Schmitt, president, Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging. "Our innovation efforts are uniquely focused on our customers' specialized needs, working collaboratively with them to optimize product integrity while delivering a high level of customization for their individual product requirements."
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Blueberry Power-Snack Turnovers
Tag: Egg White Powder Summary:This is a snack recipe that children ages 5 to 12 can make with a little help from an adult.Letting the dough rest will make kneading the dough much easier.Makes 12 turnoversIngredients: * 1 1/2 cups flour, plus more for the work surface * 1 cup whole-wheat flour * 1 tablespoon baking powder * 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (may substitute margarine) * 1 cup nonfat milk * 3/4 cup spreadable blueberry fruit (in the jam section of the grocery store) * 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, defrosted * 1 large egg white * 1 tablespoon water * 1/4 cup wheat germDirections:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray or line with parchment paper. Lightly flour a work surface.Combine the flours, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and milk, stirring to form a dough. Transfer to the prepared work surface and let it rest for 15 minutes. Then knead the dough for 4 minutes to 8 minutes, until it is smooth and supple. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a rectangle that is 12 by 16 inches and 1/2 inch thick. Cut into twelve 4-inch squares.Spread each dough square with 1 tablespoon of the blueberry fruit, leaving a clear 1/4-inch margin around the edges of each square. Sprinkle each square with 5 or 6 blueberries.Combine the egg white and water in a small cup to make an egg wash; use a brush to paint the egg wash on the margins. Fold each square in half diagonally to form triangular turnovers. Press down well to seal. Use the tines of a fork to reinforce the seal by pressing along all sides.Lightly brush the tops of the turnovers with the egg mixture. Place turnovers 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with the wheat germ. Bake for 17 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to the stovetop (off the heat) and let them cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Quick fix: Dressed-up teriyaki tops steak
Teriyaki, a sweet sauce, glazes a juicy steak for this quick meal. Frozen diced onion, minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, all ready-prepared in the supermarket, are added to bottled teriyaki sauce to give it a homemade touch.Toasted sesame oil lends a nutty flavor to the side dish of Chinese noodles. It can be found in the oil section of most supermarkets. Steamed or fresh Chinese noodles can be found in the produce section of the market. Use them within a day or use dried Chinese noodles.|Teriyaki glazed steak||and Chinese noodles|? lb. skirt steakVegetable oil spray1 cup frozen chopped/diced onion4 tsp. minced garlic? lb. sliced button mushrooms (1? cups)? cup low-sodium teriyaki sauceSteps: Remove visible fat from meat. Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with vegetable oil spray. Add steak and saute 3 minutes per side if thin or 4 minutes if thicker. A meat thermometer should read 145 degrees for rare and 160 for medium. Remove to cutting board. Add the onion, garlic and mushrooms to the skillet and cook 2 minutes, breaking up large mushroom slices with the edge of a cooking spoon. Add the teriyaki sauce and saute 1 minute. Slice the steak and divide between two plates. Spoon the vegetables and glaze over the steak. Makes 2 servings.Per serving: 376 calories (41 percent from fat), 16.9 g fat (6.2 g saturated, 9 g monounsaturated), 84 mg cholesterol, 37.8 g protein, 16.8 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g fiber, 802 mg sodium.|Chinese noodles|? lb. fresh or steamed Chinese noodles or dried noodles2 tsp. toasted sesame oil6 scallions, slicedSalt and freshly ground pepperSteps: Add noodles to boiling water. Cook 1 minute or according to package instructions. Drain. Add sesame oil, scallions and salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings.Per serving: 213 calories (24 percent from fat), 5.6 g fat (0.7 g saturated, 3.2 g monounsaturated), 9 mg cholesterol, 7.9 g protein, 33.7 g carbohydrates, 2.3 g fiber, 122 mg sodium.— By Linda Gassenheimer, author of "The Portion Plan" and "Prevention's Fit and Fast Meals in Minutes."
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