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Know your Health Star Rating
Health Star Ratings reflect the overall nutrition content and healthiness of packaged foods.
The HSR System graphic has three main parts
Health Star Rating:
A star rating (with a number) that shows the overall healthiness of the food based on its nutrient content per 100g or 100mL.
Energy Declaration:
Shows the average energy (calories) per 100g or 100mL, or for a single portion if meant to be eaten in one sitting.
Nutrient Content Icons:
Displays icons for key nutrients like saturated fat, sugars, and sodium per 100g or 100mL, with an optional icon for one 'positive' nutrient.
Nutrient Profile:
Often features higher levels of added sugars, sodium, or saturated fats, with limited beneficial nutrients such as fibre or protein.
Adjusting ingredients to reduce these elements could improve the rating.
Nutrient Profile:
May contain moderate levels of sugars, salt, or fat, with only limited amounts of nutrients that add positive health value.
Reformulation to include healthier ingredients or reduce sugars and sodium may raise the rating.
Nutrient Profile:
Often involves lower levels of added sugars, salt, and saturated fat and can include beneficial nutrients like fibre and protein.
Achieving this rating may require a reduction in certain additives and an increase in whole grains or protein.
Nutrient Profile:
Often involves lower levels of added sugars, salt, and saturated fat and can include beneficial nutrients like fibre and protein.
Achieving this rating may require a reduction in certain additives and an increase in whole grains or protein.
Nutrient Profile:
Generally very low in added sugars, salt, and saturated fat, while high in essential nutrients such as fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Achieving this rating often involves prioritising whole, minimally processed ingredients to meet the highest health standards.
