1. Packaged Portion Sizes
Is the item a single portion pack?
On pack:
Nutritional info is needed per unit and energy per 100g must now be included .
Where possible refer to packs eg.: Each pack contains but where appropriate use Each can contains / Each
Is the pack is designed to be consumed in one single consumption
Yes bottle contains / Each apple contains etc.
occasion, the portion is the entire pack. EG. Meal for one, pre-packed sandwich, single packet of crisps etc
NOTE: If product is part of a multipack the nutritionals must be on the outer and inner packaging (EG. Multipack crisps). No
On pack:
Nutritional info is needed per unit and energy per 100g must now be included
Is the item a Multi portion pack?
Yes Where possible use: Each slice/biscuit/naan bread contains but where appropriate use: Each can contains / Each bottle contains /
Each apple contains etc.
Does the pack have manufactured, recognisable unit portion sizes that
On Pack:
are not designed to be consumed in one single consumption occasion, EG.
Is the product a liquid?
Yes
Where possible use: Each 200m1 contains * EXCEPT cream which should be: Each25m1 contains
Sliced bread, sliced ham, biscuits, naan bread etc.
(eg milk / Juice / water) No
On Pack:
Rice and Pasta : Each 75g contains Other free flowing: Each 25g contains No
Is the product free flowing?
Yes
(eg rice / pasta / breakfast cereals)
Breakfast cereals: Each 30g serving with 125m1 of semi skimmed milk contains
Is the item a Multi portion pack - other?
Yes No
Yes -
Is the portion size unclear and the consumer makes their own
On Pack:
Can the product be cut into portions?
Use ratios were possible: Each 1/4 ,Y: contains etc up to 1/8 contains then use Each serving contains
(eg large quiche / family pie / cake)
judgement. EG Rice, pasta, sharing No
crisps, breakfast cereals, etc
(and use the serving icon on front of pack to indicate number of servings)
Is the product portioned using a Yes
spoon? (eg jam / ice cream)
On Pack: Use: Each tablespoon (15g) contains / Each scoop (40g) contains
Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit = Use: 3 tablespoons (80g) contains
New Potatoes / Old Potatoes = On Pack:7
Each 175g serving contains
* With cordials state: as diluted (see pack instructions) Note: 80g= 1/5 a day
Frozen Veg = Use: 3 heaped tablespoons (80g) contains
Jacket Potatoes = On Pack: Each medium sized potato (180g) contains
Note: All nutritional info should be based on how it is sold to consumers (raw / uncooked)