Green traffic light point: The best choice – the more often, the better. These foods have good nutritional quality because they have a high nutrient density and a low energy density. The proportion of fats is low. A health-promoting cooking method is used.
Yellow traffic light point: A good choice – every time. These dishes are medium nutrient dense. The dishes contain sugar and fat in moderation. These dishes primarily contain dairy products and carbohydrate-rich ingredients.
Red traffic light point: Rather rare – best combined with green. These dishes have a very low nutrient density. High-fat dairy products and meat, as well as breaded dishes, are often part of these dishes. Fried foods also fall into this category.
Vegan: Dishes are prepared exclusively from vegan raw materials. There are no animal raw materials included.
Fairtrade: with fair trade ingredients
Climate food: The climate food is made up of fresh, purely plant-based and sustainable products. There is no rice, pre-made mashed potatoes and French fries, as well as pre-made products such as broccoli wedges or sesame slices. No frozen products, dry products or canned goods are used. Grain products such as spelled, buckwheat, bulgur, millet and amaranth or other protein-containing foods such as nuts, vegetables and vegetable oils are essential components of climate food. More attention will also be paid to seasonality.
Vegetarian: Dishes are prepared without fish or meat ingredients. Dairy products and eggs may be included.
Sustainable agriculture: Sustainably produced food: These dishes are made from food that, for example, ensures the regional origin of the meat. The animals are kept in accordance with the Animal Protection Act and are species-appropriate. Genetically modified feed is prohibited, and animal feed must consist of sustainably produced feed. Growth accelerators, performance-enhancing drugs and antibiotics are also prohibited. For the plant products used, synthetic plant protection products and easily soluble mineral fertilizers must not be used. Ionizing radiation is not used for preservation purposes, nor is genetic engineering.
Sustainable fishing: Attention is paid to stock-friendly fishing and sustainable fishing methods.
The court improved the CO₂ balance essential. The CO₂ value of this dish is less than half of the average CO₂ value of all dishes considered.
The court improved the CO₂ balance light. The CO₂ value of this dish is below the average CO₂ value of all dishes considered.
The court deteriorated the CO₂ balance. The CO₂ value of this dish is above the average CO₂ value of all the dishes considered.
The water consumption for this dish is below the average comparative value for all dishes considered.
The water consumption for this dish is twice as high as the average comparative value of all dishes considered.
The water consumption for this dish is more than twice as high as the average comparative value of all dishes considered.
Goods are served chilled and must be warmed up before consumption!