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The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

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The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

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The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

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The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

The NDC plays a vital role in leading a sustainable dairy industry

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We strive to engage meaningfully with consumers, health-care professionals, media, school-going children and dairy farmers through information resources, nutrition education, innovative campaigns and impactful events.

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We strive to engage meaningfully with consumers, health-care professionals, media, school-going children and dairy farmers through information resources, nutrition education, innovative campaigns and impactful events.

innovative campaigns

We strive to engage meaningfully with consumers, health-care professionals, media, school-going children and dairy farmers through information resources, nutrition education, innovative campaigns and impactful events.

Chicken liver pâté with carmelised onions
Serves 1
Irish cheddar cheese cauliflower with hazelnut topping
Serves 4
Vanilla milk pudding with spiced cranberry coulis
Serves 1
Star anise orange rice pudding
Serves 6

This is one of eight beautiful recipes produced by Clodagh Mckenna in partnership with the National Dairy Council. This simple recipe is so easy to make and even more comforting to eat! Pour the milk, orange juice and orange zest over the rice, and mix well. Place the rice pudding dish into the pre-heated oven […]

Cheddar cheese potato dumplings with sage butter
Serves 1
Crispy Skellig sweet cheddar parmesan spears with a lemon aioli dip
Serves 2
Cashel blue oat cheesecake with Irish honey and thyme
Serves 1
Baked gubbeen with thyme and garlic
Serves 2
Smoked haddock chowder & wholemeal scones
Serves 6
Aged Dubliner cheese oat croquettes with spiced aioli
Serves 1
Seeded dillisk loaf
Serves 1

The combination of seeds, buttermilk and salty dillisk seaweed makes for an unusual bread, both in flavour and appearance. The veins of purple that run through the bread look quite striking, and it’s really delicious and earthy. One of our favourite breads to make and eat.  

Flourless dark chocolate and sea salt cake
Serves 1

This is an incredibly rich, salty-sweet chocolate cake that’s perfect for dessert. The egg whites provide just enough rise and lightness. The darkness of the chocolate is up to you. We’ve gone for 70 per cent here, as any higher will make your cake a little bitter. The combination of rich dark chocolate and salt […]

Macroom oatmeal with milk and salt
Serves 1

It’s wonderful on its own with a pinch of salt or with some fruit and honey. Use whatever fruit is good, ripe and in season. In winter, homemade jam is a perfect addition to porridge.

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The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

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The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

This is the title of info below

The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

This is the title of info below

The NDC promotes the excellence of dairy producers and increases recognition of the high-quality standards observed by its members, reinforcing their role as a trustworthy source of milk production.

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Common Dairy Myths

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Milk contains artificial hormones.

In Ireland and the European Union, there is a total ban on the use of hormones for milk stimulation or growth promotion in farm animals, including dairy cows.

Irish dairy cows endure poor animal welfare.

With regard to the dairy industry in Ireland, Irish cows are considered to experience high standards of animal welfare.

Milk contains antibiotics.

There is strict regulation around the antibiotic types that are permitted for use in food-producing animals. These are only authorised under veterinary prescription.

Pasteurisation destroys the nutritional value of milk.

Pasteurisation is an important and well-established food safety measure, which is practiced globally. It is a simple heating process which involves heating milk to a specified temperature and time period (e.g. 72°C for 15 seconds) in order to destroy any harmful micro-organisms.

Dairy causes excess mucus.

An excess of sinus-related mucus production is a symptom that is more commonly associated with air-borne allergies such as dust, pollen and animal dander.

People with skin conditions, such as eczema or acne, should avoid dairy.

Eczema results primarily from a defect in the skin barrier and can have various causes such as genetics, immune function and environmental irritants. It often presents in early life when the immune system is immature.

Cutting out dairy reduces your cancer risk.

Many factors influence the development of cancer, including our genetics, the environment and various lifestyle choices.

Countries with the highest dairy intakes have the highest rates of osteoporosis.

The inclusion of dairy foods as part of a bone-friendly lifestyle is actively promoted by leading osteoporosis authorities both nationally and internationally.

If you have lactose intolerance, you should remove all dairy from your diet.

Lactose intolerance can occur in individuals who have low levels of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest the naturally occurring milk sugar (lactose).

Diagnosis of a dairy allergy means avoidance of dairy for life.

Milk allergy, like all allergies, is the immune system’s abnormal reaction to a protein, in this case a milk protein. It is most common in early childhood, affecting about 2-3% of young children.

Dairy alternative drinks are as nutritious as cow’s milk.

Dairy alternative drinks are generally composed of water and ingredients such as soya, rice, almond, oat, coconut, hazelnut or hemp.

Cutting out dairy is fine if you take a calcium supplement.

Milk, yogurt and cheese are well known as important sources of calcium, but these foods are natural sources of many other nutrients too.

Dairy Raises Cholesterol.

Although the intake of saturated fat has previously been associated with increased cholesterol levels, research does not support that dairy intake has an adverse effect on cholesterol or other markers of cardiovascular disease. Not all saturated fats are the same and the food or overall diet in which they are consumed is important when it comes to health effects.

Dairy is fattening.

Foods with a high calorie or fat content are often referred to as being ‘fattening’. However, individual foods should not be categorised as fattening without taking into consideration how much of the food is consumed and what the overall diet is composed of. As weight gain is directly linked to an over-consumption of calories, portion size and how frequently it is eaten is what really determines if a food is fattening.

Humans should not consume milk after weaning.

Throughout evolution, humans have made many discoveries and innovations which have altered our ability to preserve food or enhance food safety and nutritional intake. Examples include marinating, pickling and cooking.

Humans are the only species to consume the milk of another species.

Access to food for any animal is determined by its ability and intellect. Humans are a unique species and have many culinary practices that would be unusual for other animals, such as preparing and cooking meals.

Milk contains artificial hormones.

In Ireland and the European Union, there is a total ban on the use of hormones for milk stimulation or growth promotion in farm animals, including dairy cows.

Irish dairy cows endure poor animal welfare.

With regard to the dairy industry in Ireland, Irish cows are considered to experience high standards of animal welfare.

Milk contains antibiotics.

There is strict regulation around the antibiotic types that are permitted for use in food-producing animals. These are only authorised under veterinary prescription.

Pasteurisation destroys the nutritional value of milk.

Pasteurisation is an important and well-established food safety measure, which is practiced globally. It is a simple heating process which involves heating milk to a specified temperature and time period (e.g. 72°C for 15 seconds) in order to destroy any harmful micro-organisms.

Dairy causes excess mucus.

An excess of sinus-related mucus production is a symptom that is more commonly associated with air-borne allergies such as dust, pollen and animal dander.

People with skin conditions, such as eczema or acne, should avoid dairy.

Eczema results primarily from a defect in the skin barrier and can have various causes such as genetics, immune function and environmental irritants. It often presents in early life when the immune system is immature.

Cutting out dairy reduces your cancer risk.

Many factors influence the development of cancer, including our genetics, the environment and various lifestyle choices.

Countries with the highest dairy intakes have the highest rates of osteoporosis.

The inclusion of dairy foods as part of a bone-friendly lifestyle is actively promoted by leading osteoporosis authorities both nationally and internationally.

If you have lactose intolerance, you should remove all dairy from your diet.

Lactose intolerance can occur in individuals who have low levels of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest the naturally occurring milk sugar (lactose).

Diagnosis of a dairy allergy means avoidance of dairy for life.

Milk allergy, like all allergies, is the immune system’s abnormal reaction to a protein, in this case a milk protein. It is most common in early childhood, affecting about 2-3% of young children.

Dairy alternative drinks are as nutritious as cow’s milk.

Dairy alternative drinks are generally composed of water and ingredients such as soya, rice, almond, oat, coconut, hazelnut or hemp.

Cutting out dairy is fine if you take a calcium supplement.

Milk, yogurt and cheese are well known as important sources of calcium, but these foods are natural sources of many other nutrients too.

Dairy Raises Cholesterol.

Although the intake of saturated fat has previously been associated with increased cholesterol levels, research does not support that dairy intake has an adverse effect on cholesterol or other markers of cardiovascular disease. Not all saturated fats are the same and the food or overall diet in which they are consumed is important when it comes to health effects.

Dairy is fattening.

Foods with a high calorie or fat content are often referred to as being ‘fattening’. However, individual foods should not be categorised as fattening without taking into consideration how much of the food is consumed and what the overall diet is composed of. As weight gain is directly linked to an over-consumption of calories, portion size and how frequently it is eaten is what really determines if a food is fattening.

Humans should not consume milk after weaning.

Throughout evolution, humans have made many discoveries and innovations which have altered our ability to preserve food or enhance food safety and nutritional intake. Examples include marinating, pickling and cooking.

Humans are the only species to consume the milk of another species.

Access to food for any animal is determined by its ability and intellect. Humans are a unique species and have many culinary practices that would be unusual for other animals, such as preparing and cooking meals.

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