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3. Processed fruit and vegetables
Includes fruit and vegetable purees, smoothies and fruit-based desserts.
Excludes
- Vegetable products with additional fat, starch or dairy - Category 4. Meals
- Products containing dairy or cereals, where fruit content is less than 5% - Category 1. Cereals or Category 2. Dairy
Sub-categories
3.1 Fruit-containing product
The product contains at least 5% fruit.
May contain added fat, starch/cereal or dairy (e.g. Vegetable & Fruit puree, Ready-to eat porridge containing fruit, Fruit custard).
Excludes
- Dry cereals
- Dairy with ≤5% fruit
- Snacks
3.1a. Fruit, pureed
Sold as a puree, likely in a jar or a pouch.
3.1b. Fruit product, not pureed
Not sold as a puree.
3.2 Vegetable only product
Single or mixed vegetables or legumes. The product contains vegetables only, without any added fat, starch or dairy. Tip: check the ingredients list for the addition of fats/oils, starches, and dairy.
3.2a. Vegetables, pureed
Sold as a puree, likely in a jar or a pouch.
3.2b. Vegetable product, not pureed
Not sold as a puree.
