The Audubon Sugar Institute gave 3 oral presentations and 2 posters during the ASSCT Joint LA and FL Divisions Meeting in Bonita Springs (Florida) this June.

Oral presentations:

• Rapid Analysis of the Moisture Content of Press Cane and Bagasse at the Factory. Presenter: Alexa Triplett
• Differences in Commercial Filter Aids Used for Apparent Purity Measurements of Cane Juice. Presenter: Maria del Carmen Perez
• Differences in Commercial Filter Aids Used for Apparent Purity Measurements of Syrups, Massecuites, Molasses, and Raw Sugars. Presenter: Maria del Carmen Perez

Poster Presentations:

• Comparison of the Composition and Health Benefits of Sugarcane and Other Commercial Vinegars. Presenter: Alexa Triplett
• Isolation and Identification of Extracellulare Polysaccharide-Producing Microorganisms from Louisiana Crusher Juice. Presenters: Young Hwan Moon and Second Huh

Congratulations to Gillian Eggleston, Alexa Triplett, Eldwin St. Cyr, and Collins Kimbeng for winning the Best Presentation award, Manufacturing Session I at the ASSCT Joint meeting in Bonita Springs. Presentation title: “How Glyphosate and Moddus Ripeners Affect Starch Concentrations in Louisiana Sugarcane Varieties.” Dr. Collins Kimbeng gave the presentation.