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Fruit-Based Fermented Beverages: Contamination Sources and Emerging Technologies Applied to Assure Their Safety

This review examines safety concerns in popular fermented fruit drinks like wine and cider. It identifies major contamination risks including toxic compounds produced by molds (mycotoxins), harmful byproducts from fermentation (biogenic amines), pesticide residues, heavy metals, and plastic particles. The authors recommend combining traditional safety practices with modern technologies like electric fields and high-pressure treatments to ensure these beverages remain safe to drink while maintaining their health benefits.

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Organic and Inorganic Amendments Shape Bacterial Indicator Communities That Can, In Turn, Promote Rice Yield

Farmers wanting to grow more rice while protecting the environment can benefit from combining chemical fertilizers with mushroom waste. This combination encourages specific beneficial bacteria in the soil that help break down organic matter and make nutrients available to rice plants. The study found that soil health measured through microbial activity is a better predictor of rice harvest than traditional soil chemistry tests, suggesting that managing soil microbes should be a priority for sustainable farming.

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