Consumers nutritional standards have changed over time and as such Hans has developed a range of nutritionally sound products to meet their needs. These include gluten free, 97% fat free, National Heart Foundation Tick approved and ovenable products.
Hans understands that you require quality information to make informed product choices. The majority of Hans products are free from gluten, no artificial colours and flavours. For a full listing of Hans Foodservice products and their nutritional information, simply browse the product section.
To assist you in understanding the nutritional values of our products further, see below a full explanation of each of the elements that occur in our nutritional panels.
Read on for information about our product quality guarantee and nutritional panels.
What does Gluten Free Mean?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and sometimes oats. People with coeliac disease must remain on a gluten free diet to prevent damage to their small intestines.
Hans gluten free products are specifically formulated to use alternative proteins to gluten such as potato starch.
For more information click here to view our fact sheet or visit http://www.coeliac.org.au/
What are Artificial Colours?
Colours are used to enhance the presentations of food products. There are natural colours and artificial colours available to manufacturers. Artificial colours are made from synthetic compounds that are not found in nature. There are only 13 artificial colours allowed in the colouring of foods in Australia.
What are Artificial Flavours?
Flavours are added in the manufacture of foods to enhance and strengthen the flavours of foods. There are natural flavours and artificial flavours available to manufacturers. Artificial flavours are made from synthetic compounds that are not found in nature. Flavour enhancers are defined separately by the Australian Food Standards.
Energy: Energy is obtained by the digestion of foods and more directly the components of foods, which included carbohydrates, sugars, fats, proteins and alcohols.
Proteins: Protein is the building block of the body, assisting in muscle growth and repair. Protein is a major component of most meat products.
Fat: Fat is an important source of energy for the body and helps the body absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. All fats are a mixture of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates range from simple sugars to more complex ingredients such as starch, gums and glycogen. The body digests the majority of carbohydrates.
Sodium: Sodium is essential for muscle and nerve activity. The recommended daily intake for sodium is 3.4g. The salt used in smallgoods, flavours the products, imparts colour, assists in the processing of the meats and preserving the meats.
Potassium: Potassium is essential for muscle and nerve activity. The recommended daily adult intake is 3.2g.