The Kadac Key to Good Health™ was designed to reinforce our philosophy of authenticity through transparency in labelling. It is a tool designed to highlight potential sensitivities, allergens or dietary concerns to retail partners and consumers. It educates and assists the consumer to navigate through the growing number of claims on packaging and make confident decisions. Customers can feel self-assured knowing that our products are thoroughly assessed.
Kadac is a leader in driving the 'truth in labelling' agenda. All new lines are critiqued and claims tested before products are accepted into our range. Certification is required for all claims on products including organic, gluten-free and 'free-from'.
Organic
Organic is not just “chemical free”. It is the whole system or holistic means of growing and handling food and include products that are grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilisers, or GMO’s. Organic is an innovative method of farming and production – and is increasingly recognised as being on the leading edge of food and fibre technology.
Australian Owned
The brand and/or supplier is an Australian owned company.
BPA Free
BPA stands for bisphenol A. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are often used in containers that store food and beverages, such as water bottles. BPA Free means it doesn’t contain this chemical.
Ethically & Sustainably Sourced
Ethical and sustainable sourcing is the process of ensuring the products being sourced are obtained in a responsible and sustainable way, that the workers involved in making them are safe and treated fairly and that environmental and social impacts are taken into consideration during the sourcing process.
Healthy Living
These products aid in maintaining overall healthy living.
Natural Ingredients
All products are natural and do not contain artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or synthetic substances.
Recyclable
Recyclable packaging is made of materials or consists of materials which can be recycled - the most common of which is cardboard. Recyclable materials include glass, metal, card, paper and – increasingly – certain plastics.
Source of Fibre
Fibre includes all parts of plant foods that your body can't digest or absorb. Fibre is also known as roughage or bulk. Insoluble fibre helps promote regularity and a healthy digestive system. You get this type of fibre from wheat bran, whole grains, and some vegetables.
Source = 1.5g/serve | Good source = 3.0g/serve | Excellent source = 6g/serve
Source of Protein
Protein is important for growth and repair of body cells. Food sources of protein include meat, fish, dairy, lentils, beans, and tofu. Insufficient protein can lead to low growth and a weakened immune system. Excess protein may lead to weight gain and liver problems.
Good source = 10g/serve
Raw
A food is considered raw if it has never been heated over 40–48°C. It should also not be refined, pasteurised, treated with pesticides or otherwise processed in any way. Instead, the diet allows several alternative preparation methods, such as juicing, blending, dehydrating, soaking and sprouting.
Fair Trade
Fair trade is an institutional arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions. It includes stable prices, decent working conditions and the empowerment of farmers and workers around the world. Members of the fair trade movement advocate the payment of higher prices to exporters, as well as improved social and environmental standards.
Dairy Free
These products do not contain any dairy in any form, including but not limited to popular items like cow’s milk, butter, ice cream, cheese, yogurt and cream.
Fat Free
Food labelled as fat-free does not mean that it literally has no animal or vegetable fats. This claim refers to products with less than 0.5g of fat per serving.
Gluten & Wheat Free
Gluten is a protein found in many grains, including wheat, while wheat is simply a grain that contains gluten. A gluten-free diet will be free from all grains, wheat and processed foods that contain gluten, but a wheat-free diet will not necessarily be free of gluten.
Gluten Free
This refers to products that strictly exclude gluten, which is a mixture of proteins found in wheat as well as barley, rye, and oats among other products. Gluten may cause both gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms for those with gluten-related disorders, including coeliac disease.
Wheat Free
A food labelled as "wheat-free" means the products do not contain wheat – note that gluten may still be present.
Non GMO
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are organisms created in a laboratory using genetic modification/engineering techniques. It has been cited that there may be health and environmental risks with foods containing GMOs. Non GMO means these products do not contain genetically modified organisms.
Low GI
Meaning Glycaemic Index (GI). This is a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates with a low GI value (55 or less) are more slowly digested, absorbed and metabolised and cause a lower and slower rise in blood glucose and, therefore usually, insulin levels.
Low in Saturated Fats
This is a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fat. Too much unhealthy saturated and trans fat increases your risk of heart disease.
Low in Sugar
Sugars are a class of carbohydrate and energy source for the body. It occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables and dairy and is widely used in food products. Low in sugar is no more than 5g/100g.
There are at least 61 different names for sugar listed on food labels. These include common names, such as sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup, as well as barley malt, dextrose, maltose and rice syrup, among others.
No Added Sugar
Products labelled "no added sugar" have not had additional sugar added however, there may be naturally occurring sugar in the food. No added sugar products can also contain artificial sweeteners.
Low in Salt
Salt is essential for life, however, Australians are consuming far too much. The terms salt and sodium are often used interchangeably but they refer to different things. Salt is made up of sodium and chloride and it’s the sodium in salt that can be bad for your health.
Low salt foods contain less than 140mg of sodium per 100g while reduced salt foods generally contain 25 percent less salt than their regular alternatives.
No Added Salt
Salt is found in almost every food we eat, but the levels within each will vary. Products labelled "no added salt" have not had additional salt or sodium added however, there may be naturally occurring sodium in the food.
Nut Free
Refers to products that do not contain nuts.
Nut allergies are usually defined as peanut allergy and tree nut allergy. Tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachio nuts and walnuts, however tree nuts are a different plant group to peanuts so having a peanut allergy does not mean an allergy to all nut varieties.
Vegan
Products with this claim indicate that no part of the product has been derived from animal or animal by-products.
Vegetarian
Products do not include meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or by-products of animal butchery.
Petrochemical Free
Petrochemical free means that the products are free of a long list of chemicals, including the 'Dirty Dozen' cosmetic chemicals to avoid. These chemicals are all derived from petroleum and are known to be harmful.
Paraben Free
Parabens refer to a group of chemicals, mostly synthetic, that are commonly found in health, beauty and personal care products. They act as a form of preservative, preventing the growth of potentially harmful microbes such as bacteria or fungus, thereby increasing shelf-life.