Associate Professor Senaka Ranadheera
Food Processing and Preservation, School of Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne
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Sciences & Technology
From ‘honey laundering’ to fake free-range: food fraud costs billions
Deception in our food chains is on the rise and often hard to detect. Here are some things consumers can look for, but we still need earlier interventions
Sciences & Technology
Mushrooms are delicious, but potentially deadly
Mushroom poisoning is a growing problem as people go foraging – the only really safe way to avoid it is to buy your mushrooms
Sciences & Technology
Everyone has a part to play in food safety
This WHO World Food Safety Day reminds us that everyone is susceptible to food-borne disease, but we can all help prevent illness with a few simple steps
Sciences & Technology
Postbiotics: the new kid in the gut health family
Joining prebiotics and probiotics is the latest concept in gut health, known as ‘postbiotics’. Here we explain what they are and why they’re important
Health & Medicine
How do organic and non-organic foods influence our gut microbiome?
The effect of organic and conventionally farmed foods on the gut microbiome remains unclear, indicating more research is needed into which foods are beneficial
Health & Medicine
How to avoid food poisoning this festive season
Food poisoning is a terrible way to ruin the holidays, but there are some simple steps to help you stay safe and enjoy your favourite foods
Health & Medicine
Making the most of probiotics
It isn’t only the probiotics, but the way they are produced and the food we eat them with that are important for our health