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Cofounder & Research Director (Volunteer)

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Elise is a cofounder of foodfacts.org, she has a PhD in linguistics and focuses on fighting misinformation & creating meaningful debate.

About Elise

Elise is one of the founders of foodfacts.org she is a linguistics professional who was awarded Summa Cum Laude for her PhD thesis, which focused on the cognitive and discursive mechanisms behind effective persuasion, particularly in the long term. She is passionate about finding ways to fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and to generate meaningful, constructive debates.

Elise earned her PhD at the Université de Neuchâtel and currently lives in England.

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Articles featuring

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Is acrylamide the most dangerous ingredient in your food?

Acrylamide is a naturally occurring chemical formed during high-temperature cooking of starchy foods, like potatoes and bread. It's not added to food, but rather a by-product of the cooking process.

Red 3 in the spotlight: should you stop eating cocktail cherries?

Social media posts often compare EU and US food safety regulations. This fact check explores the relevance of such comparisons, specifically within discussions around food additives and cancer links.

Are non-organic strawberries unsafe? Examining the evidence

Strawberries and pesticide residues: what you need to know

“Net zero beef?” Why sustainability claims need more than headlines

'Net Zero Beef': Is this greenwashing or something that holds validity behind corporate-sponsored sustainability narratives?

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

Is excess iron a cancer risk? Debunking Dr Eric Berg’s claim with peer-reviewed evidence

Dr Eric Berg says that it's possible to "never get cancer" by avoiding iron supplements and cast iron cookware. We analyse the evidence, clarify the science, and highlight why context matters when interpreting absolute health claims.

“I changed my diet and got pregnant”: What’s the evidence behind these claims?

Does the carnivore diet really help with fertility, or are people misrepresenting the evidence? We explore this in this fact-check.

Garlic and blood pressure: what the evidence shows and what it doesn’t

Can garlic replace blood pressure medication? We unpack the science, the hype, and why balanced dietary patterns still matter most.

Does infant formula cause autism? Why the science says no, and why raw goat’s milk is not a safe alternative

Does formula cause autism? Is raw goat’s milk safe for infants? Here’s what research really says about these feeding claims.

Exposing misinformation: how influencers twist the truth on social media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

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