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Additives Screened
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Whole Food Focused
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5 Ticks
Exceptional whole food quality
Good
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Good everyday choice / minimal processing
Okay
3 - 3.5 Ticks
Okay in moderation / moderate processing
Limit
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Limit wherever possible / significant processing
Avoid
0 - 1.5 Ticks
Avoid may contain harmful ingredients / ultra- processed
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choose products in the ‘Best’ and ‘Good’ tiers for optimal nutrition, limit those in the orange zone, and avoid red-rated products where possible to reduce your family’s exposure to poor-quality, highly processed foods.
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Nana Premium Pita Bread Wholemeal
A commercial pita wrap that gets it right. Simple, recognisable ingredients. Low in sodium, versatile, and a budget conscious option for any family looking to avoid additives.
