2
contains pork or gelatine derived from pork
8
contains artificial colours
12
contains a source of phenylalanine
13
contains artifi cial sweeteners
14
contains finely ground meat
Green traffic light: The best choice – the more often the better. These meals have good nutritional quality because they have a high nutrient and low energy density. The proportion of fats is low. A health-promoting cooking method is used.
Yellow traffic light: A good choice – every now and then. These dishes have a medium nutrient density. The dishes contain moderate amounts of sugar and fat. Especially dairy products and carbohydrate-rich ingredients are found in these meals.
Red traffic light: Rarely – best combined with dishes with a green traffic light. 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. Deep-fried foods also fall into this category.
Vegan: Dishes are prepared exclusively from vegan ingredients. No animal raw materials are included.
Fairtrade: with fair trade ingredients
Climate meal: The climate meal is made up of fresh, entirely plant-based and sustainable products. In addition, even more attention is paid to seasonality. Prefabricated products, rice and French fries are not used. No frozen products, dried products or canned goods are used either.
Cereal products such as spelt, buckwheat, bulgur, millet and amaranth or other protein foods such as nuts, vegetables and vegetable oils are essential components of the climate meal.
Vegetarian: Dishes are prepared without fish and meat ingredients. Dairy products and egg may be included.
Sustainable agriculture: These dishes are made from foodstuffs that ensure the regional origin of the meat, for example. The husbandry of the animals complies with the Animal Welfare Act and is appropriate to the species. Genetically modified animal feed is prohibited and the animal feed must consist of sustainably produced animal feed. Growth accelerators, performance-enhancing drugs and antibiotics are also prohibited.
For the plant products used, no synthetic pesticides or easily soluble mineral fertilizers may be used. Ionising radiation for preservation purposes is not used, nor is genetic engineering.
Sustainable fishing: Attention is paid to stock-friendly fishing and sustainable fishing methods.
This dish significantly improves the CO₂ balance. The CO₂ value of this dish is less than half the average CO₂ value of all the dishes considered.
This dish slightly improves the CO₂ balance. The CO₂ value of this dish is below the average CO₂ value of all the dishes considered.
This worsens the CO₂ balance. The CO₂ value of this dish is above the average CO₂ value of all the dishes considered.
The water consumption is below the average comparative value of all the dishes considered.
The water consumption for this dish is twice as high as the average comparative value for all the dishes considered.
The water consumption for this dish is more than twice the average comparative value for all the dishes considered.