Ongoing programmes
Science & Research
Our research programmes investigate how microbial inactivation and bioactive preservation shape postbiotic outcomes across dairy and functional food matrices.
Microbial inactivation
Studies of heat and processing conditions that inactivate microbes while retaining the bioactive fragments associated with postbiotics.
Bioactive preservation
Work on keeping metabolites and cell-derived components stable through storage, handling and food matrix interaction.
Multi-institution projects
Collaborative research with universities and partner institutions exploring interactions with the human microbiome.
Thematic focus
Three areas of inquiry
Gut barrier support
Examining how postbiotic components relate to epithelial barrier function, reported with measured, qualified conclusions.
Shelf stability
Measuring how formulation, temperature and time affect the integrity of postbiotic preparations across shelf life.
Metabolomic characterisation
Profiling metabolite composition to document what each preparation contains, before any functional interpretation is drawn.
Methodology
Standards we hold ourselves to
Peer review and transparency
Methodologies, strain characterisation and metabolite profiles are documented for independent peer review, so that findings can be examined and reproduced.
Statistical validation and dissemination
Results are reported with their statistical limits and uncertainty. Findings are shared openly through the Knowledge Centre, with claims kept proportionate to the evidence.