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Rebecca Ciaramidaro

I joined CHOICE in 2008 as a work experience student while studying my Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) at the University of Western Sydney. I've been with CHOICE ever since.  My first job was in a room full of muesli, collecting all their nutritional data. When I completed my course, CHOICE offered me a full-time position as a Test Officer in the Kitchen Lab. In 2009, I moved into the role of household content producer. I write about a wide range of children's and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. I even write about grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. I love my job and the extremely talented and passionate group of people I work with. I love knowing that our research, testing and results go a long way to helping consumers with their buying decisions by highlighting great products – and singling out poorly performing ones. You can find me on LinkedIn.

Shampoo for coloured hair

August 20, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
woman using colour shampoo lead

We test 28 shampoos for colour retention, including brands like L’Oreal, Pantene and Schwarzkopf.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Hair Care and Removal, Health and Body

What’s in your meat pie?

August 30, 2025August 20, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
meat pie and tomato sauce

Thanks to updated food standards, the contents of your meat pie shouldn’t be a mystery anymore. Nobody said it would be pretty, though.

Categories Food and Drink, Meat, Meat Fish and Eggs

How to buy the best blood glucose meter

September 1, 2025August 20, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
man using blood glucose meter

If you’re a person with diabetes you’ll understand the importance of having a reliable device on hand.

Categories Conditions, Diabetes, Health and Body

Sweatshop-free sports shoes

August 30, 2025August 20, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
woman running at sunrise sunset

Are shoe manufacturers running away from their ethical manufacturing responsibilities?

Categories Diet and Fitness, Health and Body, Sportswear and Shoes

How to buy the best treadmill

September 1, 2025August 20, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
running shoes on a treadmill

Like to exercise in private rather than in a gym? A home treadmill could be for you.

Categories Diet and Fitness, Health and Body, Home Gyms

DermaWand review

August 30, 2025August 20, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
derma wand review

Can the lofty claims of this so-called non-surgical facelift device actually be believed?

Categories Anti Ageing Treatments, Beauty and Personal Care, Health and Body

How we test portable baby seats

August 16, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
baby in portable baby seat on chair

Our rigorous tests make sure these products our safe for babies and toddlers.

Categories Babies and Kids, Baby Furniture, Change Tables High Chairs and Playpens

How we test blood glucose meters

August 16, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
person with finger on blood glucose meter

Find out how we put blood glucose meters to the test in our labs.

Categories Conditions, Diabetes, Health and Body

How to buy the best hair straightener

September 1, 2025April 24, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
combing and straightening hair

What features to look for and how much to spend.

Categories Beauty and Personal Care, Hair Care and Removal, Health and Body

How we test coffee roasters

March 16, 2018 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
coffee beans ready for roasting

Find out how we test coffee roasters, so you can buy the best.

Categories Coffee Machines, home-and-living, kitchen
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