School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds
@foodscileeds.bsky.social
We tackle existing and emerging problems across food science and nutrition, creatively and collaboratively sharing expertise across a friendly community.
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Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Food justice: equitable access to healthy, sustainable & affordable food.
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
Our researchers work with community-based partners to explore how research can have real terms impact on place-based, community-led food initiatives.
We interviewed 2 researchers & a community-based partner to hear more 👇
We've been looking at supermarket data to see how shoppers make healthier choices! This research (led by the Nutrition and Lifestyle Analytics team's Prof Michelle Morris) is part of a @ukri.org -funded academic collaboration (DIO-Food) with Prof Alexandra Johnstone at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social.
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New, independent analysis by the @universityofleeds.bsky.social found that location restrictions on products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in supermarkets, have led to a reduction in sales of unhealthy food 🛒
www.leeds.ac.uk/research-32/...
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New, independent analysis by the @universityofleeds.bsky.social found that location restrictions on products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in supermarkets, have led to a reduction in sales of unhealthy food 🛒
www.leeds.ac.uk/research-32/...
@foodscileeds.bsky.social
Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
www.leeds.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We've been looking at supermarket data to see how shoppers make healthier choices! This research (led by the Nutrition and Lifestyle Analytics team's Prof Michelle Morris) is part of a @ukri.org -funded academic collaboration (DIO-Food) with Prof Alexandra Johnstone at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social.
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A beautiful paper in Food Hydrocolloids combining self-consistent field theory calculations and experiments by Mingxin (#PhD student) in @sarkarlab.bsky.social show how surface hydrolysis of legume proteins can improve their adsorption properties: doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... @foodscileeds.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A beautiful paper in Food Hydrocolloids combining self-consistent field theory calculations and experiments by Mingxin (#PhD student) in @sarkarlab.bsky.social show how surface hydrolysis of legume proteins can improve their adsorption properties: doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... @foodscileeds.bsky.social
We are thrilled to announce that Team Oat 'N About has won the Gold Prize (£2,000) and the Food Safety Prize (£250) at the #Ecotrophelia UK 2025 competition!
June 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We are thrilled to announce that Team Oat 'N About has won the Gold Prize (£2,000) and the Food Safety Prize (£250) at the #Ecotrophelia UK 2025 competition!
🏅 We’re proud to share that two of our student teams were shortlisted and participated in the #Ecotrophelia UK Competition 2025!
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🏅 We’re proud to share that two of our student teams were shortlisted and participated in the #Ecotrophelia UK Competition 2025!
In a rapid-expanding global probiotics market, enabling people to make informed choices is trickier than ever. Take a look at how the UK Probiotics Guide cuts through marketing claims to identify products with robust scientific backing!
The first evidence-based probiotics guide has been released, helping healthcare professionals choose the best products for their patients. 💊
Professor Kieran Tuohy collaborated on the guide, which was led by @uniofreading.bsky.social.
Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Professor Kieran Tuohy collaborated on the guide, which was led by @uniofreading.bsky.social.
Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Evidence-based probiotic guide tackles confusion
The UK Probiotics Guide helps healthcare professionals navigate the overwhelming probiotic market by providing tailored, evidence-based recommendations.
environment.leeds.ac.uk
June 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In a rapid-expanding global probiotics market, enabling people to make informed choices is trickier than ever. Take a look at how the UK Probiotics Guide cuts through marketing claims to identify products with robust scientific backing!
The UK’s baby food market is awash with “low quality” products with poor nutrition masked by misleading names and on-pack messaging, according to nutrition researchers.
June 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The UK’s baby food market is awash with “low quality” products with poor nutrition masked by misleading names and on-pack messaging, according to nutrition researchers.
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Ten academics from @foodscileeds.bsky.social are within the small group of experts that make up the top 2% of global researchers cited by @stanforduniversity.bsky.social.
Find out more about their leading research: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Find out more about their leading research: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Food scientists in top 2% of researchers citated by Stanford University
Ten academics from the School of Food Science and Nutrition are within the small group of experts that make up the top 2% of global researchers cited by Stanford University.
environment.leeds.ac.uk
June 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Ten academics from @foodscileeds.bsky.social are within the small group of experts that make up the top 2% of global researchers cited by @stanforduniversity.bsky.social.
Find out more about their leading research: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Find out more about their leading research: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
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Great to have our lab featured in the Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain Program hosted by Joe Swash on our research on #plantproteins! Check out at 29.20 min if you want to see us 🤩 www.channel4.com/programmes/m... @universityofleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social #NAPIC @channel4tv.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Great to have our lab featured in the Meal Deals: Behind the Bargain Program hosted by Joe Swash on our research on #plantproteins! Check out at 29.20 min if you want to see us 🤩 www.channel4.com/programmes/m... @universityofleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social #NAPIC @channel4tv.bsky.social
Take a look at what our MSc Nutrition students have been up to recently - putting their learning into action with a day of informative, interactive activities!
Last month, the School of Food Science and Nutrition held its inaugural Nutrition Health Fair with its MSc Nutrition students.
There were food tasting opportunities, leaflets, and competitions for the visitors—all developed by the students.
Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
There were food tasting opportunities, leaflets, and competitions for the visitors—all developed by the students.
Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Masters students host fun nutrition fair
Last month, the School of Food Science and Nutrition had its inaugural Nutrition Health Fair with its Masters of Nutrition students.
environment.leeds.ac.uk
May 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Take a look at what our MSc Nutrition students have been up to recently - putting their learning into action with a day of informative, interactive activities!
Exciting implications for treating cardiovascular disease from @llichtensteinlab.bsky.social's paper "Endothelial force sensing signals to parenchymal cells to regulate bile and plasma lipids"! Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1126/scia... @envleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Exciting implications for treating cardiovascular disease from @llichtensteinlab.bsky.social's paper "Endothelial force sensing signals to parenchymal cells to regulate bile and plasma lipids"! Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1126/scia... @envleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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GFEI spotlight: we are spotlighting the research collaboration between Dr Sally Moore, Uni. of Leeds & Dr Tanefa Apekey, Uni. of Sheffield.
They are addressing nutrition & health inequalities in Leeds.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/staf...
www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/people/...
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They are addressing nutrition & health inequalities in Leeds.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/staf...
www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/people/...
1/5
February 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
GFEI spotlight: we are spotlighting the research collaboration between Dr Sally Moore, Uni. of Leeds & Dr Tanefa Apekey, Uni. of Sheffield.
They are addressing nutrition & health inequalities in Leeds.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/staf...
www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/people/...
1/5
They are addressing nutrition & health inequalities in Leeds.
environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/staf...
www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/people/...
1/5