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Ready-Meals
United Kingdom
Produced in the UK using Scotch Beef
| Per 100g |
| Energy | 546kJ / 130kcal |
| Fat | 4.2g |
| Of which saturates | 2.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 |
| Of which sugars | 0 |
| Fibre | 0 |
| Protein | 21.9g |
| Salt | 0.23g |
of an adult's reference intake. Typical energy values per 100g: 546kJ/ 130kcal
100% Beef
Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Suitable for home freezing.
24/9/2022
United Kingdom
Produced in the UK using Scottish Lamb
| Per 100g |
| Energy | 1150kJ/277kcal |
| Fat | 23.0g |
| Of which saturates | 10.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 |
| Of which sugars | 0 |
| Fibre | 0 |
| Protein | 17.6g |
| Salt | 0.16g |
of an adult’s reference intake.
4 chops per 400g pack. Serves 4.
100% Lamb
Suitable for home freezing. Once defrosted use on the same day and do not refreeze. Not suitable for cooking from frozen. Keep refrigerated.
United Kingdom
Scottish Pork produced in the UK
| Per 100g |
| Energy | 907kJ/218kcal |
| Fat | 16.2g |
| Of which saturates | 5.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 |
| Of which sugars | 0 |
| Fibre | 0 |
| Protein | 18.1g |
| Salt | 0.17g |
of an adult’s reference intake.
700g pack, contains 4 servings.
100% Lamb
Keep refrigerated below 5°C at the bottom of the fridge. Once opened, use immediately.
Suitable for freezing. Freeze by date mark shown and use within one month. Defrost thoroughly at the bottom of the fridge before use and use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze once defrosted.
24/8/2023
Non-EU
Produced in the UK using Brazilian Beef
| Per 100g | Per pack (210g) |
| Energy | 236kJ/59kcal | 496kJ/117kcal |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1.1g |
| Of which saturates | 0.1g | 0.3g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8g | 7.9g |
| Of which sugars | 1.4g | 3.0g |
| Fibre | 2.0g | 4.2g |
| Protein | 8.1g | 17.0g |
| Salt | 0.9g | 2.0g |
of an adult's reference intake.
of an adult's reference intake. Typical energy values per 100g: 236kJ/ 59kcal
Water, Beef (21%), Cornflour, Salt, Yeast extract, Sugar, Colour (Plain Caramel), Beef Extract, Flavouring, Pea Protein, Barley Malt Extract, Pepper, Red Wine, Mushroom concentrate, Stabilisers (Sodium Triphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Caramelised Sugar, Black Pepper, Aniseed.
Keep frozen at -18°C or cooler. Once thawed, do not refreeze. Cook from frozen.
23/9/2022
United Kingdom
Made using British and EU Pork
| Per 100g | Per 1/3 joint (160g) |
| Energy | 616kJ/146kcal | 986kJ/234kcal |
| Fat | 3.6g | 5.7g |
| Of which saturates | 1.4g | 2.2g |
| Carbohydrate | 1g | 16.8g |
| Of which sugars | 0.8g | 1.3g |
| Fibre | 0.5g | 0.8g |
| Protein | 27.3g | 43.6g |
| Salt | 1.38g | 2.21g |
of an adult's reference intake.
of an adult's reference intake. Typical energy values per 100g: 409kcal
Pork (78%), Water, Sugar, Salt, Honey, Spirit Vinegar, Modified Waxy Maize Starch, Flavouring, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Malted Barley Extract
Keep frozen at -18°C or cooler.
Important: If food has thawed, do not refreeze.
Ireland
Produced in Ireland from New Zealand Lamb
| Per 100g | Per ½ pack (cooked) 231g |
| Energy | 848kJ/202kcal | 1958kJ/466kcal |
| Fat | 7.2g | 16.6g |
| Of which saturates | 3.3g | 7.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 5g | 11.6g |
| Of which sugars | 5g | 11.6g |
| Fibre | 0.2g | 0.5g |
| Protein | 29.1g | 87.2g |
| Salt | 0.5g | 1.16g |
of an adult's reference intake.
of an adult's reference intake. Typical energy values per 100g: 236kJ/ 59kcal
Lamb shank (81%), Minted gravy (19%) (water, sugar, cornflour, mint, salt, citric acid, yeast extract, garlic powder, colour (paprika extract), barley malt extract, mint extract)
Keep frozen at -18°C or cooler. Once thawed, do not refreeze. Cook from frozen
United Kingdom
Produced in the UK from EU Pork
| Per 100g | Per Pie |
| Energy | 409kcal | 936kJ/225kcal |
| Fat | 27.3g | 15g |
| Of which saturates | 11.1g | 6.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.5g | 16.8g |
| Of which sugars | 0.8g | 0.4g |
| Fibre | 2.3g | 1.3g |
| Protein | 9.1g | 5g |
| Salt | 0.77g | 0.42g |
of an adult's reference intake.
of an adult’s reference intake. Typical energy values per 100g: 409kcal
Fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, thiamine, nicotinic acid, calcium carbonate) Pork (25%), water, lard, Pork fat, potato starch, pork gelatine, salt, Dried whole egg, spices, antioxidants (sodium ascorbate), Preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate), raising agent (ammonium carbonates).
Keep refrigerated below 5°C.
23/9/2022
United Kingdom
Produced in the UK using British lamb
| Per 100g |
| Energy | 987kJ/236kcal |
| Fat | 13.1g |
| Of which saturates | 3.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.8g |
| Of which sugars | 4.5g |
| Fibre | 1.2g |
| Protein | 23.2g |
| Salt | 0.9g |
of an adult's reference intake.
83% British Lamb, Mint, Honey, Onion, Crumb (Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Maize Starch, Salt, Dextrose), Seasoning (Sugar, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Mint, Preservative: Sodium Metabisulphite; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid) Lemon Zest, Concentrated Lemon Juice (Lemon Juice, Preservative: Sodium Metabisulphite), Roast Garlic Puree, Parsley, Raising agent: Sodium Carbonates
Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Suitable for home freezing
United Kingdom
Produced in the UK using British and Irish beef.
| Per 100g | Per portion 179g |
| Energy | 1131kJ/270kcal | 2025kJ/484kcal |
| Fat | 13.4g | 24g |
| Of which saturates | 5.2g | 9.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.9g | 42.8g |
| Of which sugars | 3.2g | 5.8g |
| Fibre | 0g | 0g |
| Protein | 12.7g | 22.7g |
| Salt | 1.6g | 2.8g |
of an adult's reference intake.
Beef burger (43%) (Beef, beef fat, soya protein, salt, wheat flour, dextrose, sugar, stabiliser, E451, Egg white power, yeast extract, hydrolysed soya protein, barley malt extract, flavourings).Sesame Seed Bun (wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil, yeast, Sesame seeds, sugar, salt, wheat gluten, emulsifiers: E472e, E471, Preservative: E282; Antioxidant: E300)Sauce (tomato puree, spirit vinegar, onion, sugar, cornflour, rapeseed oil, mustard seeds, salt, gherkin, spices, preservative: E202, mustard Flour, flavouring, colour: E160c; Dill Oil).Processed Cheese Slice (Cheese (milk), water, butter (milk), skimmed milk powder, whey powder (milk), emulsifying salts: E452, E331, E339, Flavouring (milk), milk protein, calcium phosphate, salt, colours: E160a, E106c, Acidity regulator: E330).Beef burger contains 85% Beef.
Keep refrigerated below 5°C at the bottom of the fridge. Once opened, use immediately.
Use by date means precisely that – use by! Foods should be eaten up until the use-by date but not after, as they may no longer be safe to eat. They are found on perishable food products such as meat products, soft cheese and ready-prepared salads. Use by dates are different to Best Before dates – they are usually found on foods that last longer like frozen, dried or canned products, so are not relevant to fresh red meat products.
Guidance on how food should be stored to keep it safe. Meat, by law, must also have a storage temperature on the label i.e. Keep refrigerated between 0 and 5°at the bottom of the fridge. Keep cooked meat or leftovers in the fridge for 2 days, and if meat is in the freezer, ideally use within 3 months, and it’s best to defrost in the fridge.
Traceability (the ability to trace the meat from farm to fork) enhances the safety of the produce. Careful monitoring is required throughout the food system, and it all starts on the farm.
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