Australians waste $10 billion worth of food every year, 70% of which is still edible. Use by dates are not an accurate indication of food quality so Scientia Associate Professor Rona Chandrawati and her team are developing colorimetric sensors that can be attached to packaging to advise if food is safe to eat.

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