Recycling & Reducing Carbon CO Footprint Shopping

Recycling & Reducing Carbon CO Footprint

Recycling is defined as the act of processing used or old materials as a means of creating new ones, this not only reduces the consumption of fresh materials which in turn conserves natural resources and protects natural habitats for the future but also reduces energy usage. The energy that is required to make new products from recycled materials is significantly less than if they were manufactured using fresh raw materials. Recycling also helps the environment as it reduces the amount of extraction that needs to take place, this includes logging, quarrying and mining, as well as processing and refining procedures that have to be...
Basmati Rice Shopping

Basmati Rice

Basmati rice is a fragrant type of long-grain rice which is available in both white and brown varieties. Grown in both Pakistan and India, basmati rice is a staple food in Indian and Asian households across the UK. Basmati rice is reknown for it's distinctive aroma and is priced 2 to 3 times more than the price of other types of long grain rice. Rice prices have been increasing substantially over the last 2 years. Cooking with basmati rice The most popular basmati rice brands in the UK are Tilda and Uncle Ben's. Badshah, Trophy, Rozana and Veetee also sell basmati rice. Basmati rice is available uncooked and in microwaveable pouches....
iPhone Deals: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S? Shopping

iPhone Deals: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S?

The iPhone, for many people has become almost a necessity, particularly those constantly on the move, those with busy schedules and those requiring more from their phone than the norm. The choice as to whether a 3GS will suffice, or whether the improved power and functionality makes the iPhone 4 and 4S worth the extra expense is still up for debate. For some, the wide variety of applications and the compatibility with other apple products is their reason for choosing an iPhone, for others it is the sleek design and ease of operation. The demand has soared internationally, and network providers are growing very much aware of the ways...
E Numbers Shopping

E Numbers

E numbers are used on labels to confirm that a food additive has passed safety tests and been approved for use throughout the European Union. Food additives are included in the ingredient list of a product, where they are listed either by name or by an E number. This list also informs shoppers of the specific role of each additive, e.g. an additive might be used to add colour to a product, or act as a preservative. It must be stated that although these are approved by the EU, there is growing concern for a variety of additives added to food in the UK. The most common types of additives found on food labels are: ...
Food Labelling Shopping

Food Labelling

Food labels are designed to provide consumers with a useful source of information so that they can make healthier and more informed choices when shopping. To ensure consumers are protected from false claims and/or misleading descriptions, food labelling is governed by law, meaning there are clear and strict guidelines on what labels can and can't show, including the descriptions and pictures on labels and packets. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for preventing dishonest labelling or misdescription of foods sold in the UK . Labelling schemes There are two main labelling systems used in the UK by supermarkets and food...
GDA Labelling Shopping

GDA Labelling

Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) labelling is a guide to how much energy and nutrients - calories, sugars, fats and saturates - are present in a portion of a food or beverage and what each amount represents as a percentage of an adult’s daily dietary needs. As with traffic light labelling, the aim of the scheme is to help consumers compare the nutritional content of individual foods so that they can make appropriate dietary choices. However, it is important for consumers to remember that nutritional requirements vary depending on an individual’s: age, weight, height, gender and level of physical activity. Therefore,...
Food Ingredients Lists Shopping

Food Ingredients Lists

Food labels must include a list of all the ingredients that were used to make the product. Ingredients lists are always listed in order of weight, starting with the largest ingredient and ending with the smallest. All food ingredients used, including water and food additives, must be clearly labelled in the list, although some exceptions exist. l Ingredients lists also include the name of any foods which are known to cause an allergy. These foods may also be listed again in a separate box or highlighted in some way. For example, some food labels display ‘may contain’ warnings to highlight that the product may include traces...
Supermarket Shopping Tips Shopping

Supermarket Shopping Tips

With food prices rocketing out of control - as a consumer there is much we can do to stretch our money when food shopping. Retailers spend fortunes in developing strategies to con us into spending more money on the products that bring in higher profit margins for them. Save £££ on your shopping bills Using some of the techniques listed below you could play the supermarkets at their own game and save £100’s off your shopping bill. Always go with a list – otherwise you might come back with a trolley full of things you already have in stock and  not enough of the items you are out of, which means another trip to the...
Nutritional Information Shopping

Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is often included as additional information on the back of food packs. This information shows the nutritional breakdown of the food being bought, i.e. the amount of energy, protein, carbohydrates, sugars, fat, dietary fibre and sodium in the ingredients in the products. Manufacturers are not obliged by law to provide nutritional information, unless they make a nutrition claim such as low fat or high fibre. Per 100g or per 100ml When nutritional information is provided, it must show the following as values per 100 g or per 100 ml of the food: the amount of protein, carbohydrate and fat in grams (g) the...
Supermarket Own Brands Shopping

Supermarket Own Brands

Supermarkets own brands are, as their name suggests, basic everyday products made without a branded label like Heinz, Walkers or Kelloggs. What are own branded products? All of the major supermarkets in the UK have their own brand of goods which are cheaper versions of the products consumers would ordinarily buy. The big four supermarkets have different standards of their own brand ranging from, for example. Sainsbury’s ‘Basic’ range with an minimal standard of quality to slightly superior qualities like Tesco’s ‘Finest range’. Customers decide daily whether to pay the extra cost for a prettier label and have to make...
Traffic Light Labelling Shopping

Traffic Light Labelling

Traffic light labels are the Food Standard Agency-approved labelling system designed to show consumers, at-a-glance the nutritional content of food products so that they can make healthier choices. The system uses a red, amber or green symbol to show whether a product contains a high, medium or low amount of fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt. Green is used to show the food is low in that nutrient; Amber signals that the product contains medium levels of that nutrient; and Red represents high amounts and warns shoppers not to consume too much. In addition to traffic light colours, a traffic light label also informs shoppers...
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