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Purpose-Driven Philanthropy to Leave the World Better Than We Found It

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“Philanthropy” is broadly defined as an active effort to promote human welfare. Well, at Waters, we act with focus, urgency, and a deep sense of purpose—the world needs us to—and we apply these same principles to our volunteerism and charitable giving. A simple framework helps ensure our donations of time and money create meaningful impact...

Determination of Acrylamide in Processed Foods

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A requirement for many food processors is to understand the levels of acrylamide in their products and to reduce those levels if possible. Acrylamide is a process contaminant that forms in starchy foods when they are baked, roasted, or fried. A reaction between an amino acid and reducing sugars, known as a Maillard reaction, is...