gastric secretion. Â© A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. gastric secretion Gastric juice contains the enzymes chymosin (in infants) and lipase, the inactive precursor of pepsin (pepsinogen), intrinsic factor, mucin, and hydrochloric acid.
Bisphenol A (BPA) Overview & Updates. BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical used in certain food contact materials and first approved by FDA in the early 1960s. In recent years, concerns have been raised about BPA's safety. In August 2008, FDA released a draft report finding that BPA remains safe in food contact materials.
BPA stands for bisphenol A. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles. They may also be used in other consumer goods.