Monday Micro – Microwave popcorn and Cystic Fibrosis - Infectious Thoughts
Siouxsie Wiles • Feb 24, 2014 •
What on earth could link microwave popcorn and cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening inherited disease most common among Caucasians? The additive 2,3-butanedione, also known as diacetyl, a volatile colourless liquid with an intensely buttery flavor. Diacetyl is produced naturally as a fermentation product by some microbial species and can be found in some beers, as … Read More