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An Investigation Into the Usage of Monosodium Glutamate in the Ethnic Food Catering Industry

An investigation into MSG usage in Chinese, Indian and Thai restaurants and take-away outlets in Cork and Belfast.

5 October 2012

Examining Nutrition Surveillance on the Island of Ireland

Recent and current activities contributing to nutrition surveillance on the island of Ireland.

5 October 2012

Consumer Focused Review of the Chicken Food Chain

While levels of Salmonella in chicken and chicken products have fallen in recent years, levels of Campylobacter remain static. Consumers must ensure that chicken is cooked and handled properly to avoid food borne illnesses.

5 September 2012

Infectious Intestinal Diseases on the Island of Ireland

It is increasingly recognised that the burden of infectious intestinal diseases (IID) in a population is an important indicator of food safety. This report has examined four bacterial infections that frequently cause IID on the island of Ireland (IOI).

5 May 2012

A Meat Speciation Survey of Selected Meat Products at Retail Level

Developing a method for DNA-based techniques to detect and quantify meat species and other meat ingredients in meat products.

25 November 2011

Communicating to Consumers About Food Hazards in the Home

This project investigated the key psychological factors which underpin food safety decision-making processes and behaviour.

25 November 2011

Food on a Low Income

This research provides an insight into people's experience of food on a low income and it informs both policy and community based programmes such as community food initiatives and awareness campaigns.

5 October 2011

Body Weight and Eating Habits in 5-12 Year Old Irish Children

Factors associated with healthy weight and healthy nutritious diets in Irish children age 5-12.

5 May 2011

Salt Levels in Ready-to-Eat Soup Purchased in Catering Establishments

A snap shot of the salt content of soup from a range of catering outlets on the island of Ireland.

5 March 2011

Hold the Gluten!

A survey to ascertain the ability to purchase a gluten-free meal on request in a restaurant setting.

5 December 2010



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