Food, Health and Aging

Our laboratory focuses on the development of foods with improved nutritional and physical functionality, supporting an active and injury-free lifestyle.

Structure is the ultimate expression of the complexity of nature.

Alejandro G. Marangoni, Ph.D.
Professor and Canada Research Chair
Food, Health and Aging

Why Our Research Is Important

The importance of research in the area of food cannot be underestimated. Two main issues come to mind, that of Nutrition and Health and the other that of Food Security. Read more...

Latest Data

We have a series of important recent discoveries and developments coming from our laboratory. These include an all-purpose shortening created solely from liquid vegetable oil. Read more...

Meet Our Research Team

A highly motivated and independent group of researchers are responsible for the novel and exciting research originating from our laboratory. Read more...

Contact Us

Dept. of Food Science
University of Guelph
50 Stone Rd. East
Guelph, ON Canada
N1G 2W1

main 519.824.4120
amarango@uoguelph.ca

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Department of Food Science

The Department of Food Science offers diverse and highly rated educational programs, including a Distance Education Certificate, Short Courses in Dairy, Wheat, and Meat Processing, and of course Undergraduate and Graduate programs.