The Food Science Addict Podcast
A podcast for foodies and anyone interested in the science behind food. It explores food science facts, the daily lives of food scientists, and the experiences of food science students. Episodes are written and recorded with contributions from current and former students at the University of Surrey. The show also promotes its website and Instagram for additional content.
Episodes
Ep. 56. Exploring probiotics in food formulations with Susie Turan
Hello everyone! For this new episode of The Food Science Addict Podcast, we are meeting with Susie Turan, whose R&D career spans over three decades in the food industry. She has spent much of her professional life exploring the science of food structures and the interplay of ingredients and processes that define texture, nutrition, and quality.In this podcast episode we are talking about probi
Ep. 55. Using AI and shelf-life data to reduce food waste: interview with Max Grell & Will Miles
In this episode, I am speaking with Max Grell, CEO & Founder of BlakBear, and Will Miles, Group R&D Manager at Cranswick. The conversation is about smart shelf-life technology, AI-driven supply chains, cold-chain challenges, and how real-time freshness data could transform food waste reduction and food safety. Max Grell contactsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgrell/Web: https://bl
Ep. 54. Inside the Oat matrix: conversation with Jennifer McLauchlan
In this episode, PhD researcher Jennifer (Jenny) McLauchlan explores how oat proteins and beta-glucans interact to shape the future of plant-based foods. Discover how less-processed oat extracts can improve texture, stability, and nutrition while supporting sustainable food systems. Learn why fibre matters just as much as protein, and how understanding the “oat matrix” could transform next-generat
Ep. 53. Working on Functional Beverages: a chat with Natalie Alibrandi
Hello everyone! For this new episode of The Food Science Addict Podcast, we are meeting again with Natalie Alibrandi, founder of Nali Consulting.This time we dive into functional beverages, from her day to day work to looking into trends: how Gen-Zs are influencing the non-alcoholic range and female nutrition. You can reach out to Natalie via the following links:Website: https://www.naliconsulting
Ep. 52. About Food Adulteration and Fraud with John Points
Hello everyone! For this new episode of The Food Science Addict Podcast, we will meet John Points who is an expert and consultant in Food Authenticity. We will engage in a conversation about Food Adulteration and Fraud from the definition of adulteration to the most adulterated food commodities. You can reach out to John via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-points-25b8b810/Read more abou
Ep. 51. Becoming a Food Scientist and CEO. Interview with Natalie Alibrandi
Hello everyone! For this new episode of The Food Science Addict Podcast, We dive into a conversation about how she developed her love for food science and how she moved from the US to the UK. From the hurdles of being a young female founder in a male dominated world to the future of foods, we dive into a lively conversation that will shed some more light on the food science world and careers. You
Ep. 50. The science behind multisensory dining and emotions, with chef Jozef Youssef
Hello everyone! In this new episode of The Food Science Addict, I am interviewing chef Jozef Youssef, founder of Kitchen Theory.We dive into a conversation about multisensory dining, emotions and how the world of culinary sciences, sensory and psychology are strictly intertwined. Some episodes might be for subscribers only (£1.99 per month)—to listen to those, subscribe now and enjoy the full list
Ep. 49. From the Archives: Coffee brewing, alternatives and space coffee!
Hello everyone! In this new episode of The Food Science Addict, I am doing a bit of a rewind and stepping into the Archives of the podcast.Here I am merging three episodes related to coffee!We will explore the science behind coffee brewing, exploring how different methods transform flavour and texture in every cup. But that’s not all as we’ll also look at what happens after brewing: how coffee by-
Ep. 47. From the Archives: Food Science Skills & Career Tips
Hello everyone! In this new episode of The Food Science Addict, I am doing a bit of a rewind and stepping into the Archives of the podcast.Here I am merging three episodes related to the careers and skills of a food scientist.First, I will remind you of the main skills (among the many and the emerging ones) a food scientist should have and then I have added more snippets of interviews with Jessica
Ep. 45. Let's chat about Alternative Proteins
Hello everyone! Welcome to this new episode of The Food Science Addict Podcast!This time, I've recorded an episode with the brilliant Kavya Krishnamurthy from the University of Nottingham's Food Innovation Centre. Kavya spoke about her career and how she became a food scientist as well as her experience in working with alternative proteins. From aspects related to consumers to bioavailability and
Ep. 42. Julie & Julia: The Food Chemistry Behind the Film
In this special episode, we take an unusual turn by diving into the delicious world of food in film, this time with Julie & Julia (2009), directed by Nora Ephron and starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. This heartwarming foodie favourite brings Julia Child’s culinary genius to life, inspiring a new generation to embrace the art and science of cooking. We’ll explore how the film captures the &#
Ep. 40. Espresso in Microgravity: The Science Behind Space Coffee
🚀 Discover how astronauts enjoy coffee in space!In this episode, we dive into the ISSpresso machine aboard the InternationalSpace Station, a groundbreaking innovation that makes espresso in microgravity. Learn about the science behind this space coffee maker. Perfect for spaceenthusiasts and coffee lovers alike! ☕✨ Read more: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (n.d.). ISSpresso machin
Ep. 38. Ecotrophelia Europe with BoozyBalls (UK) and SIAL Paris 2024
This episode focuses on the latest innovations shaping thefuture of food, with audio snippets from SIAL Paris and the Ecotrophelia EuropeCompetition. Join us as we follow the journey of Hannah and Tom, two UKstudents who’ve developed BoozyBalls—a unique, sustainable twist on boba madefrom food waste. Experience the excitement of the competition floor and explorebreakthrough food concepts, from pla
Ep. 36. Basic Skills for Food Scientists
Hello, Food Science Addicts, and welcome to a brand-new season of The Food Science Addict Podcast! In this episode, we’re focusing on the fundamental skills every aspiring food scientist needs to succeed. Whether you're working in product development, quality assurance, or research and innovation, mastering the basics is essential. Today, we’ll dive into the core competencies that form the foundat
EP. 29. Meet the Ecotrophelia UK 2023 winning team
Hello everyone, this episode will be about Ecotrophelia UK 2023.I have interviewed the winning team (team PlanEat from Nottingham University) and they are giving us precious insights on the competition and advices for future applicants!Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes:👉 https:/
Ep. 24. A chat about Future Foods and Food Trends from a Product Development Expert
Hello everyone, we are kick starting the 24th episode with a chat about Future Foods and Novel Trends with Riccardo Bottiroli - a Product Development Expert and Consultant and a Foodfella (do you follow him on Linkedin? https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardo-bottiroli-a16816a5/).Check out his Product Development business: https://developeat.com/Check out his TEDex talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Ep. 23. Food Science Roles: Meet a Scientific Managing Editor (Food Science)
Hello dear Gastronauts! Today I am interviewing Dr Raffele Colosimo. Raffaele is a Scientific Managing Editor at Elsevier and will give us an insight on his daily activities as well as suggestions for authors. We will also talk about Quorn and Food Structure which were topics he covered during his PhD.🧪 You can find Raffaele on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffaelecolosimo/🧪 You can find
Ep. 22. Meet the expert: Talking about Food Development, trends and advice for students
Hello dear Gastronauts! Today I am interviewing Nick Henson. Nick is a Food Development Consultant and has several years of experience in the NPD field. He was one of the first people involved in the Quorn technology! 🧪 You can find Nick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-henson-fifst-251a168/ Some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those
Ep. 21. Food Science Roles: meet a Flavour Scientist talking about the flavour of non-alcoholic beer
Hello dear Gastronauts! Today I am chatting with one of my best friends who also happens to be a very skilled Flavour Scientist working as a Researcher at the INRA (Dijon, France).He will talk about Flavour of alcohol-free beer but also the reason why ALEs, IPAs and Lagers are different as well as some interesting insights on how food structure can influence flavour retention and release.You can f
Ep. 19. Food Science Roles: Meet a Flavour Quality Technician
For this third new season of the Food Science Addict Podcast we are interviewing Abi Watts, a Flavour Quality Technician at Sensient Technologies, she will talk about her background and how she arrived to Flavour Science from Forensic Sciences (bear in mind, Abi might be on another role if you listen to this episode in the future).You can find Abi on:🧪Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-watt
Ep. 18. Food Science roles: meet a Science Communication Manager
Dear friends and gastronauts, today I am having a chat with Mariam Zaki who is a Science Communication Manager and is talking about her love for this profession as well as what are the necessary skills and how to kick start your Sci Comm career, even if you don't have a scientific background.👇🏽 You can find Mariam here 👇🏻🧪Instagram: @scicommography🧪Her blog: https://scicommography.com/🧪Her very fi
Ep. 16. What happens after graduation? A chat with a University of Surrey Alumna
Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: 👉 https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribeToday I am recording a chat with Rebeca Chambers who is a Product Developer for Graze (bear in mind that if you listen to this podcast in the future,
Ep. 15. Ecotrophelia UK - lessons from the 2022 UK edition
Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: 👉 https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribeToday I will talk about the lessons that I have learned after participating with my students to the final edition of the Ecotrophelia UK leg.If you ar
Ep. 12. Food Science roles: meet a Sensory Scientist
Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: 👉 https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribeIn this episode, I am interviewing Javier Gomez Lopez, a Sensory Science Technical Manager (https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-gomez-lopez-ph-d-328b1a
Ep. 1. What is Food Science, meet a Food Scientist
Welcome to The Food Science Addict Podcast, some episodes might be for subscribers only (1.99£ per month). If you want to listen to those ones, just subscribe NOW and enjoy the full list of episodes: 👉 https://anchor.fm/thefoodscienceaddict/subscribeIn this first episode, we will introduce Food Science and we will have a conversation with Kerani Kirakos, Application Technology Specialist at Sweege
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