National Healthy School Canteens
Guidelines for healthy foods and drinks supplied in school canteens
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Foods | Green/Amber | Comments and suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Margarine and oils (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated use sparingly) | Amber | Butter, copha, ghee, lard, tallow, cream and coconut cream (including light varieties) are high in saturated fat and are categorised as RED. Use reduced-fat evaporated milk as a substitute for cream. Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated reduced-fat, reduced salt mayonnaises and use sparingly. Check the Nutrition Information Panel against the table below to make a Healthier Choice for mayonnaise and salad dressings. |
| Mayonnaise and salad dressings | Going from Amber to Green | Butter, copha, ghee, lard, tallow, cream and coconut cream (including light varieties) are high in saturated fat and are categorised as RED. Use reduced-fat evaporated milk as a substitute for cream. Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated reduced-fat, reduced salt mayonnaises and use sparingly. Check the Nutrition Information Panel against the table below to make a Healthier Choice for mayonnaise and salad dressings. |
 | Saturated fat (g) per 100g | Sodium (mg) per 100g | Fibre (g) per 100g | Sugar (mg) per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise and salad dressings | 3g or less | 750mg or less | - | - |