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FOOD & PRODUCTS
FOOD & PRODUCTS
What's Really in the Products We Buy?
What's Really in the Products We Buy?
Every day we make decisions about the foods we eat, the supplements we take, and the products we bring into our homes. Yet many questions remain unanswered.
Independent testing can help us better understand what products contain, how they compare, and whether they perform as expected.
Why Independent Testing?
Most consumers rely on labels, advertising, or reputation.
Independent testing provides another source of information that can help people better understand the products they purchase and use.
Future investigations:
Future investigations:
🍫 Chocolate
🍫 Chocolate
Chocolate is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, yet important questions remain about contaminants, sourcing, and how products differ from one another.
Questions
How much cadmium and lead are present in different brands?
Does cocoa origin influence contaminant levels?
How much variation exists between brands and production batches?
Status
🟡 Planning
🐟 Salmon & Seafood
🐟 Salmon & Seafood
Salmon is often promoted as one of the healthiest foods available, but species, farming methods, and environmental conditions may influence both nutritional value and potential contaminants.
Questions
How do mercury and selenium vary among different salmon species?
Are farmed and wild salmon meaningfully different?
Are PFAS or microplastics detectable in packaged products?
Status
🟡 Planning
☕ Coffee
☕ Coffee
Coffee is one of the world's most consumed beverages. Growing practices, processing, roasting, and brewing may all influence what ultimately ends up in your cup.
Questions
How much pesticide residue remains after processing and roasting?
How do mold toxins vary among different coffees?
How do origin and roast influence nutritional and antioxidant content?
Status
🟡 Planning
🥬 Produce
🥬 Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, yet many people wonder how farming practices, storage, and handling affect what they're actually eating.
Questions
How much pesticide residue remains after washing?
How do organic and conventional produce compare?
How much does nutrient content vary between similar products?
Status
🟡 Planning
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