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Artwork for Science on the Menu: A Food Safety Podcast by EFSA

Science on the Menu: A Food Safety Podcast by EFSA

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Food Safety
One Health
EFSA
Avian Influenza
Animal Feed Additives
Celiac Disease
Invasive Alien Species
European Food Safety Authority
Gluten
Sustainability
Climate Change
Genetically Modified Organisms
EFSA (european Food Safety Authority)
Regulation
Food Contaminants
Plant Health
Animal Testing
Antibiotic Resistance
Microbiome
Animal Health

Is it safe to eat insects? How many cups of coffee can I have per day? How are human, animal and plant health connected? Can we determine animal welfare standards based on scientific evidence? Take a closer look at some of the key topics that EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, works on to ensure safe food, through providing independent scientific advice to policy makers.

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Artwork for Science on the Menu: A Food Safety Podcast by EFSA

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Keeping pace with change is a challenge for risk assessors. How are they innovating? How can they speed up their work? On this episode, we get a unique insight from Nik Kriz, head of the EU’s food safety agency. We hear his views on the EU’s food sys... more

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Access to documents is a crucial ingredient of open science. But how do lawyers assess what requires protecting and what to release? When do the courts intervene? In this episode, we explore how the law plays a fundamental role in our daily meals. We... more

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Legumes, mealworm powder and duck cell biomass produced in a lab may seem worlds apart but they all feature in conversations about how our food system is evolving. We look at why so-called alternative proteins are getting so much interest across the ... more

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How we prepare our food influences its taste, aroma and appearance, but most importantly its safety. This is especially true for legumes such as beans and lentils, which contain substances called lectins that can be harmful to humans. Which type of l... more

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Recent Guests

Luisa Venier
Legal expert at EFSA
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Episode: No secret sauce: a recipe for transparent science
Ermolaos Ververis
Scientific expert at EFSA in the Nutrition and Food Innovation Unit
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: Nice to m-eat you: what are alternative proteins?
Bruno Dujartin
Team leader of EFSA's analysis team
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: Exposure matters: why the dose makes the poison
Leonid Matejevic
Scientist at EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: Food supplements: to add or not to add?
Sophie Dollander
Veterinarian specializing in tropical animal health and vector-borne diseases
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: Never mind the buzzkill: How mosquitoes spread disease
Angelo Maggiore
Works in the Explore Team at EFSA
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Episode: Riding the wave: How shifting oceans shape our food
Camilla Smeraldi
Team leader for food additives and flavorings at EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: Food additives: Can I have your E number?
Bernard Earl
Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: A life leading on food safety
Jean-Luc Dorn
Senior Scientific Officer working on scientific methodologies in risk assessment.
European Food Safety Authority
Episode: Mice or men: Beyond animal testing

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Maria
Host and co-anchor, she brings insights into food safety and scientific discussions.

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No secret sauce: a recipe for transparent science
Q: How does a food safety body like EFSA manage the independence of its scientists?
Luisa describes that independence is a core value outlined in EFSA's funding regulation, and they process declarations of interest to ensure transparency.
No secret sauce: a recipe for transparent science
Q: What is a legal expert doing at a food safety body like EFSA?
Luisa explains that legal experts are crucial because all operations at EFSA are governed by legal frameworks, ensuring that decisions are legally sound.
Nice to m-eat you: what are alternative proteins?
Q: What is the work of EFSA in the area of alternative proteins?
EFSA does risk assessments of novel foods under the EU regulation, including alternative proteins to determine their safety before reaching the market.
Bean there, cooked that: are raw legumes safe?
Q: In which foods exactly do we find the lectins?
Lectins can be found in a variety of foods including plants, grains, legumes, and many fruits and vegetables.
Bean there, cooked that: are raw legumes safe?
Q: What are lectins and why do we care about them?
Lectins are diverse proteins produced by plants as a defense mechanism. They can bind to carbohydrates and may cause adverse effects in humans if ingested in their active form.

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Focusing on the complexities of food safety, this podcast examines various themes surrounding nutrition, health, and scientific inquiry related to food. Topics such as food safety assessments, dietary exposure, and consumer behaviors towards food choices are frequently explored, often featuring insights from leading experts in the field. The hosts discuss a wide array of subjects, including trends like climate change and its effects on food safety, scientific advancements in understanding food supplements, and cultural practices like traditional cooking methods. In addition to the fundamental importance of food safety, the podcast highlights personal stories, cultural traditions, and the latest research findings, making it a compelling reso... more

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