Try something new: Meal kits
Meal kits are convenient packs containing everything you need to make a meal,...
Packet vs homemade: Minestrone
We compare 1 cup (250ml) serves of Continental Hearty Italian Minestrone Cup a...
‘Free of’ claims
Gluten free, sugar free, fat free, lactose free… these claims are commonly seen...
Try this: Cannellini beans
Also known as haricots, pearl haricots and navy beans, cannellini beans are creamy-white,...
Packet vs homemade: Noodle soup
We compare Suimin Tom-Yum instant noodles with homemade Chicken noodle soup.
Packet vs homemade: Moroccan seasoning
We compared MasterFoods Moroccan seasoning with homemade Moroccan seasoning.
Packet
MasterFoods Moroccan Seasoning
Ingredients: salt, chicken...
Packet vs homemade: Bolognese sauce
We compared Maggi Spaghetti Bolognese recipe base with homemade bolognese sauce.
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Maggi Spaghetti Bolognese...
How many kilojoules are in that coffee?
Coffee is more than just a hot drink for many of us; it’s...
Everyday choices: Café breakfast
Eating breakfast at a café is enjoyable and can be healthy, depending on...
Country-of-origin labelling
Most consumers want to know where the food they’re eating has been grown...
How much sugar is in that iced tea?
Iced teas can be a delicious and refreshing summer drink, but check the...
Comparing apples with apples
Comparative claims are common on food packages. Such claims might say a food...
Everyday choices: Bought lunch
Most of us get caught out sometimes. We need food now! Here’s a...
How much sodium is in that Asian sauce?
Asian sauces are often to blame for too much salt in our Eastern...
Fresh ideas for picnics
Dust off your picnic rug — these handy lunch ideas are as healthy...
‘Best-before’ and ‘use-by’ dates
Ciska de Rijk and Gwendoline Keel, food law specialists at Simpson Grierson, explain...