Reading a John West pack
Naturally John West products are labelled in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand Food Standards Code. We also provide a range of symbols on our packaging so that you know exactly what’s in our products and what’s going on your plate.
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Source of Omega-3Source contains 30 to 59mg of omega-3 EPA and DHA per serving. |
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Good source of Omega-3Good source contains 60 to 499mg of omega-3 EPA and DHA per serving. |
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High source of Omega-3High source contains 500mg or more of omega-3 EPA and DHA per serving. |
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All natural ingredientsThis means the product is derived from plant or animal raw materials and is free from artificial food additives, colours, flavours or preservatives. |
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A day’s worth of Omega-3 in every tubOne serving of this product contains at least 70mg of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. This is the amount the government advises is an adequate daily intake for children aged 13 and under.1 |
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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 as prescribed in the Food Standards Code. (The RDI for calcium for an average adult is 800mg.)2 |
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High in ProteinProducts displaying this symbol contain at least 10g of protein per serving. |
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Good source of ProteinProducts displaying this symbol contain at least 10g of protein per serving. |
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High in FibreProducts displaying this symbol contain at least 3g of dietary fibre per serving. |
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Good source of IronThis shows that a product contains at least 25% of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for iron per serving as prescribed in the Food Standards Code. (The RDI for iron for an average adult is 12mg.) |
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97% Fat FreeProducts that are 97% Fat Free contain no more than 3g of fat per 100g. |
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98% Fat FreeProducts that 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. To find out more click here. |
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Dolphin friendlyJohn West rejects all tuna fishing methods, such as gill or drift netting, which endanger dolphins. That’s why all John West tuna cans carry the “Dolphin Friendly” symbol. |
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Marine Stewardship CouncilThe Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) promotes and monitors 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
- National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra. 2006.
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Commonwealth of Australia. 2009.
