The aim of this research was to examine cheese consumption in Irish adults and to determine its association with healthy eating, consumption of other foods and food choice attitudes. Analysis of food choice attitudes, sociodemographic information and consumption patterns was completed using the data from the National Adult Nutrition Survey
Teagasc is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority of Ireland. It is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities.
In December 2018 Teagasc published research in to patterns of cheese consumption to dispel myths about the role of cheese in a healthy diet. This report includes a variety of elements:
- The history of cheese in the human diet the discovery of cheese last year that dates from over 7000 years ago in Egypt.
- The prevalence of cheese in the irish diet – 2/3 of the population regularly eat cheese with an average intake of 21g a day.
- Those who didn’t eat cheese tended to be older people
- It was found that the fat intake of the irish diet was equal regardless of cheese consumption
- No association was found between BMI and cheese intake
- Removing cheese from one’s diet was found to remove essential nutrients which must be replaced
The report concludes, “Taste should not be overlooked as the most important food choice motive for most consumers and additional opportunities exist to promote the potential of cheese to offer a range of benefits that incorporates attributes such as taste, mood and health”.
To read full report click the link below
www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/12-With-cheese-please.pdf
Catherine’s role is Technical Assistant and she is one of the newer members of the Ingredient Solutions team. Catherine recently graduated in Food Science and Innovation at WIT and is motivated, positive and enjoys working in a team. Catherine says, “I always see the good in every challenge that approaches me as they can lead to opportunities to learn more.” She is looking forward to focusing on the areas that she can control and learning how to perfect them.
Ted is the Factory Manager, he is the man that keeps everything running smoothly, supporting production and technical operations. He ensures that all the machinery within the factory functions at maximum efficiency and is properly maintained.
Suma has worked for Ingredient Solutions for two years as Technical Manager – leading the technical team. Before working for Ingredient Solutions, Suma worked in Asia, the Middle East and Europe and has over twenty years experience in management and leadership in food and other industries.
Pina is our UK Sales Support Administrator and has worked for Ingredient Solutions since 2012. She works alongside Gary Davies and the sales team providing them with sales information and supporting the team especially when they are on the road. Pina works remotely for Ingredient Solutions from her base in Luton in the UK.
Marek is based near Lublin, that’s not a typo we don’t mean Dublin, he’s our man on the ground in Eastern Europe.
