
Reading a John West Product
The information and claims contained on John West products have been developed in accordance with the Food Standards Code and relevant Codes of Practice.
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All natural ingredientsThis means the product is derived from plant or animal raw material and is free from artificial food additives, colours, flavours or preservatives. |
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Good source of Omega 3This symbol shows that the product contains at least 60mg of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA per serving. |
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Source of Omega 3Products carrying this symbol contain at least 30mg of the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA per serving. |
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Good source of proteinProducts displaying this symbol contain at least 10g of protein per serving. Good source of calciumThis shows that a product contains at least 25% of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium per serving. (The RDI for calcium for an average adult is 800mg.) |
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Good source of proteinProducts displaying this symbol contain at least 10g of protein per serving. |
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97% fat freeProducts which are 97% Fat Free contain no more than 3g of fat per 100g. |
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98% fat freeProducts which are 98% Fat Free contain no more than 2g of fat per 100g. |
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Heart Foundation Tick ProgramProducts featuring the Tick have been independently tested and meet the Heart Foundation Tick Program's strict nutrition standards. For more information about the Heart Foundation's Tick Program, click on the link: www.thetick.com.au CERT TM used under licence. |
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Dolphin FriendlyJohn West rejects all tuna fishing methods, such as gill or drift netting, which endanger dolphins. In fact, we won't source tuna for John West from oceans where dolphins are at risk. That's why all John West tuna cans carry the "Dolphin Friendly" symbol. |
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Canned in AustraliaProducts with this symbol are cooked and canned in Australia. |
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Marine Stewardship CouncilThe Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a non-profit organisation established to promote and monitor sustainable commercial fishing. The MSC only awards its eco-label to fisheries that have achieved certification to its standards of sustainability. For more information, visit: www.msc.org |
References
- Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC). 1991. Recommended Dietary Intakes for use in Australia. Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.