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.
Oct 2012
The primary aim of this report is to inform the research, policies and practices of all those working towards changing consumer food safety and dietary behaviour on the island of Ireland.
Oct 2012
What's in your Chinese Takeaway?
The aim of this report is to provide a snapshot of the nutritional composition of a sample of Chinese meals purchased from a selection of Chinese takeaway outlets on the island of Ireland.
Oct 2012
MSG usage in the ethnic food catering industry
safefood has carried out a survey of MSG use in Chinese, Indian and Thai restaurants and take-away outlets in Cork and Belfast.
Oct 2012
Examining Nutrition Surveillance on the island of Ireland
This report outlines recent and current activities contributing to nutrition surveillance on the island of Ireland and makes recommendations for the future.
Oct 2012
Measuring Food Poverty In Ireland
A first step in measuring the experience of food poverty in Ireland by combining three food deprivation items to quantify the level of food poverty today.
Sep 2012
Consumer Focused Review of the Chicken Food Chain
This review found that chicken is now a key protein source for many consumers on the island of Ireland with eight out of ten adults now eating chicken every week. (Updated 2012)
Jul 2012
The aim of this report is to provide a snapshot of the nutritional composition of a sample of cooked burgers purchased from a selection of takeaway outlets and takeaway vans.
May 2012
Infectious Intestinal Diseases on the Island of Ireland
This report has examined four bacterial infections that frequently cause Infectious Intestinal Diseases on the island of Ireland.
Feb 2012
The research is the latest in a series of reviews of takeaway foods and continues safefood's work in helping consumers make more informed choices when eating food that is prepared outside the home.
Oct 2011
This research adds further 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.
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