Abstract
Seaweeds accumulate toxic contaminants present in the surrounding waters such as trace elements, ammonium, dioxins and pesticides. Seaweed consumption data are scarce in France as in Europe. Given that seaweed consumption data are essential to assess exposure and the risks for human health linked to toxic substances, it would appear essential to generate these data. The aim of the study was to assess the current consumption of seaweed foodstuffs by the French population via an online survey conducted on 780 adults (seaweed foodstuffs consumed, percentage of consumers and frequency of consumption). The daily consumption of seaweeds was assessed. Enquiries at points of purchase were also performed to reference the type of foodstuffs found on the French market, the seaweed species present, and the percentage of seaweed in the product. These new data generated in this work will be useful for safety assessors and for safety agencies.
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