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RIKILT – Institute of Food Safety is an independent research institute in the area of safe and healthy food. We carry out high-quality research into the detection, identification, functionality and effects of substances in animal feeds as well as plant-based, animal-based and composite foodstuffs.
RIKILT - Instiute of Food Safety has several exciting internships in the field of food safety research, method development, plant toxins, GMO, pesticides etc.
RIKILT, part of Wageningen UR, Akkermaalsbos 2, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 0031 317 480256
15 March 2012
RIKILT, part of Wageningen University & Research centre, and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) recently carried out a laboratory-based study looking at the
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10 February 2012
Microscopic capsules made from tiny rods of protein are very promising. They can help to keep food fresh longer, release a medicine at the right time and place, and get substances into the body
12 December 2011
While many consumers equal ‘natural’ with ‘safe’, botanicals and botanical preparations such as plant food supplements may contain compounds, like the so called alkenylbenzenes, that are of concern
Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) operates within the domain of healthy food and the living environment to improve the quality of life. RIKILT is part of Wageningen UR. View other organisational parts of Wageningen UR.
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On several hot topics Wageningen UR collects its research information on thematic websites. Visit those thematic sites.
Nutrition and health Wageningen UR conducts multidisciplinary food research, ranging from crop cultivation to product development, consumer behaviour and health effects. View the webpage on Nutrition and health
Climate Wageningen UR studies the causes and consequences of climate change, looks for manners to stop climate change and ways to adapt to the changing circumstances. View the webpage on Climate
Biobased economy Wageningen UR works on alternatives for non-renewable resources. Materials, chemicals, energy and fuels are being developed from plant-derived resources. View the webpage on Biobased economy
Animal welfare Wageningen UR aims to improve the quality of life, also the lives of animals, be it farm animals, fish or wildlife. View the webpage on Animal welfare
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