From macro-nutrients to microorganisms, how is our food structured and how do we (and our microbes) break it down? Teagasc researchers gave an insight into using microscopy to study food structure, the journey of food through the digestive system and the bacteria that play a significant role in our health and wellbeing.
Speakers and topics included:
Dr. André Brodkorb: Food Digestion – The Ins and Outs and the Infogest model
Dr. Laura Mascaraque: Food microstructure: beyond what your eyes can see
Dr. Ciara O’Donovan: The gut microbiome; what is it and how can we change it?
