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Safefood undertakes a wide ranging programme of research and knowledge gathering in order to address gaps in scientific knowledge related to food safety, food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating. This research is used to build the evidence base for developing communications that are supported by science that is clear, authoritative, relevant and independent.

Protecting Consumer Choice: Ensuring the Provenance of Artisan Foods Produced on the Island of Ireland

An investigation into whether isotopic and elemental analysis can be used to identify the provenance of artisan foods.

Publication date: 1 June 2016

Energy Drinks in Ireland – A Review

The main active ingredient in energy drinks is caffeine, the focus of this research.

Publication date: 1 March 2016

Nutrition Take Out series – wrap style sandwiches and Indian takeaway foods

This research conducted nutritional analyses on Indian takeaway food and wrap style sandwiches.

Publication date: 1 September 2015

A Study of Domestic Fridges on the Island of Ireland

This project investigated consumer practices and operational parameters associated with domestic fridges across the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 5 August 2015

The Microbiological Status of Household Dishcloths and Associated Consumer Hygiene Practices

This research investigated the microbiological contamination of household dishcloths in Ireland and assessed common cleaning practices, the effectiveness of decontamination methods, and the potential for contaminated dishcloths to spread bacteria to kitchen surfaces.

Publication date: 10 July 2015



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