Guaranteeing safe and healthy food for consumers is vital for public health. Evaluating, preventing and controlling chemical, biological and microbiological risks throughout the food chain are part of INRA’s priorities. To do so, INRA relies on its in-depth knowledge of production and processing conditions in all sectors.
The research carried out at INRA in the field of food and nutrition focuses on taste, health and safety. It aims at
understanding and improving the taste of food (slide show, PDF)
a wholesome and balanced diet to protect health (slide show, PDF)