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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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Elise Hutchinson, PhD

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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.
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Opinion
Nutrition

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.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are non-organic strawberries unsafe? Examining the evidence

Strawberries and pesticide residues: what you need to know
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

“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?
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

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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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

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.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Are non-organic strawberries unsafe? Examining the evidence

Strawberries and pesticide residues: what you need to know
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Do vegans lack protein and amino acids? A balanced look at the evidence

It turns out that bold claims about protein tend to ignore the nuances in the research.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

No, the medical community has not reversed its position on high cholesterol

A new Keto study made waves on social media. We examine how its findings were received by the scientific community—and how they were reported by the Daily Mail.
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

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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