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Ep. 218. Dr. Brady Carter: Water Activity, Shelf-Life Validation, and Food Safety Controls
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In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to water activity specialist and researcher Dr. Brady Carter about the importance of understanding water activity for shelf-life prediction, enhancing food safety and quality, and improving food system sustainability.
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