Category: Food Toxicology

Introduction This video introduces the discipline of Food Toxicology, specifically in relation to a graduate-level Food Toxicology course. On this blog, the Food Toxicology videos have been added to help…Continue reading1. Food Toxicology: Introduction

Dose-Response In food toxicology, the idea that the “dose makes the poison” is a key principle that underpins the subject. Click the image to play the video

Dangerous Foods Dangerous Foods? Are there any 100% safe foods or diets? No. Foods may contain physical, chemical, or microbial hazards. Food toxicology seeks to minimise risks posed by chemical…Continue reading3. Food Toxicology: Dangerous Foods

Bioaccumulation We’ve all heard that “the dose makes the poison”, but that doesn’t just refer to a one-time, short-term exposure. In this video, the topic of bioaccumulation is discussed. Stable,…Continue reading4. Bioaccumulation of Toxins

Xenobiotic Metabolism I Xenobiotics are “outside” materials that enter our bodies in various ways. We focus on the xenobiotics we eat or drink when discussing food toxicology. Click the image…Continue reading5. Xenobiotic Metabolism I: What’s Liver Got to Do With It?

Xenobiotic Metabolism II Have you ever wondered why some people are more tolerant of specific foods, caffeine, or alcohol than others? SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) are one of several reasons…Continue reading6. Xenobiotic Metabolism II: SNPs and the Power of Grapefruit

Animal Toxins In this video, the following animal toxins are discussed: Learning Objectives: Animal-Based Toxins Venoms/Toxins Produced by Food Animals Bioaccumulated Toxins Passed on to Humans Toxins Produced by the…Continue reading7. Animal Toxins: Mad Honey to Polar Bear Liver

Plant Toxins In this food toxicology video, the following plant toxins are discussed: Food Toxicology: Toxins in Plant Foods Types of Toxicities: Plants Can Do It All! Types of Plant-Related…Continue reading8. Food Toxicology: Plant Toxins

Mycotoxins Mycotoxins are widely found in staple grains, peanuts, tree nuts, coffee, and chocolate. This brief video discusses what mycotoxins are, where they are found, and the role that moulds…Continue reading9. Mycotoxins in Food: Yes, Coffee & Chocolate!

Hazard vs Risk This video introduces the concepts of hazard vs risk within the framework of food safety control. Identifying hazards and estimating the risks are central components in ensuring…Continue readingHazard vs Risk in Food Toxicology

Ethics While science is often viewed as just about facts, there are many decision points where either good or poor decisions might be made. We discuss just two of many:…Continue readingEthics in Food Toxicology