National Healthy School Canteens
Guidelines for healthy foods and drinks supplied in school canteens
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Foods | Green/Amber | Comments and suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Plain rice, noodles, grains (burghul, cracked wheat, polenta, couscous) | Green | When making dishes based on rice, grains and noodles in the canteen, choose ingredients categorised as Green. Use a variety of grains to add interest to the menu. For example, try making salads with couscous or cracked wheat. |
| Rice dishes and noodle cups | Going from Amber to Green | Choose reduced-salt sauces when cooking and serving these dishes. Add plenty of vegetables for a ‘Greener ’ dish and include a protein source such as lean meat, tuna, chicken, low or reduced-fat cheese or legumes |
| Sushi, rice paper rolls, cold rolls | Going from Amber to Green | Check the Nutrition Information Panel against the Nutrient Criteria below. |
 | Energy (kJ) per 100g | Saturated fat (g) per 100g | Sodium (mg) per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoury pastries, filled breads, pasta dishes, pizzas, oven-baked potato products, dim sims, spring rolls, rice and noodle dishes | 1000kJ or less | 5g or less | 400mg or less |