Endorsement Specifications: Miscellaneous Foodstuffs

Home Endorsement Specifications: Miscellaneous Foodstuffs

FREQUENT FOODS
(Low fat Low GI)

OFTEN FOODS
(Lower fat Low GI)

ACTIVE FOODS
(Lower/Medium Fat Intermediate GI or Medium fat Low GI)

EXERCISE FOODS
(Lower fat High GI or
Medium Fat High GI)

MISCELLANEOUS: SNACK BARS, HEALTH BARS, SPORTS BARS, DIET BARS, NOUGAT, etc
Fat: 3g/100g (except jam)Fat: 10g/100gFat: 15g/100g (except jam)Fat: 15g/100g (except jam)
Saturated Fat: 1g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat: 3.3g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat: 5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat: 5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fats
Trans Fats: 0.2g/100gTrans Fats: 0.2g/100gTrans Fats: 0.2g/100gTrans Fats: 0.2g/100g
Mono-unsaturated fat: At least 10% of total kJMono-unsaturated fat: At least 10% of total kJMono-unsaturated fat: At least 10% of total kJMono-unsaturated fat: At least 10% of total kJ
Cholesterol: 50mg/100gCholesterol: 50mg/100g Cholesterol: 50mg/100gCholesterol: 50mg/100g
Sodium:120mg/100g (except jam)Sodium:150mg/100gSodium:150mg/100g (except jam)Sodium: At least 200 mg/100g
Fibre: 2g/100gFibre: 2g/100gFibre: 1g/100gFibre: 1g/100g
Protein:18g/100g and carb to protein ratio = 1:1, preferably 2:1Protein:18g/100g and carb to protein ratio = 1:1, preferably 2:1Protein:20g/100g and carb to protein ratio = 1:1, preferably 2:1Protein:25g/100g and carb to protein ratio = 1:1, preferably 2:1
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g per 100g
Caffeine:<25 mg per servingCaffeine:<25 mg per servingCaffeine:<25 mg per servingCaffeine:<25 mg per serving
GI: 0-40GI: 0-55GI:56-69, GL: 20 per barGI:70+ , GL: 25 Minimum and 50 Maximum per bar
GL:10 per barGL:12 per barGL:NB. Endorsement will only be granted on the condition that the words “Best after exercise” appear directly under the Orange GIFSA logo

MISCELLANEOUS: SAVOURY SNACKS (e.g. crisps, Pretzels, popcorn, biltong)
Fat:3g/100gFat:10g/100gFat:15g/100gFat:15g/100g
Saturated Fat:1.5g/100gSaturated Fat:5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:7.5g/100gSaturated Fat:7.5g/100g or 10% of total kJ
Trans Fats:0.2g per servingTrans Fats:0.2g per servingTrans Fats:0.2g per servingTrans Fats:0.2g per serving
MUFAs:At least 20% of total fatMUFAs:At least 20% of total fatMUFAs:At least 20% of total fatMUFAs:At least 20% of total fat
Cholesterol:None!Cholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100g
Sodium: 1000mg/100gSodium:1000mg/100gSodium:1000mg/100gSodium:At least 300mg/100g
Flour:Flour:Flour:Flour:
Fibre: 2g/100g (Minimum)Fibre: 2g/100g (Minimum)Fibre: 2g/100g (Minimum)Fibre: 2g/100g (Minimum)
Protein: 21g per serving (biltong and dried wors)

7g/100g (crsps, Pretzels, etc.)		Protein:21g per serving (biltong and dried wors)

8g/100g (crisps, Pretzels, etc.)		Protein:21g per serving (biltong and dried wors)

7g/100g (crsps, Pretzels, etc.)		Protein: 21g per serving (biltong and dried wors)

7g/100g (crsps, Pretzels, etc.)
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g in total/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g in total/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g in total/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g in total/100g
Caffeine:0mgCaffeine:0mgCaffeine:0mgCaffeine:0mg
GI:0-40GI: 0-55GI:56-69GI:70+
GL:10GL:12GL:15GL:At least 20 per serving

MISCELLANEOUS: SWEETS AND NON-CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY (e.g. boiled and jelly type sweets)
Fat:3g/100gFat:3g/100gFat:10g/100gFat:15g/100g
Saturated Fat:1g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:1g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:3.3g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fats
Trans Fats:0.1g/100gTrans Fats:0.1g/100gTrans Fats:0.1g/100gTrans Fats:0.1g/100g
MUFAs:At least 30% of the total fatMUFAs:At least 30% of the total fatMUFAs:At least 30% of the total fatMUFAs:At least 30% of the total fat
Cholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100g
Sodium:50mg/100gSodium:50mg/100gSodium:50mg/100gSodium:For Sport: preferably at least 400mg/100g
Protein:3g/100gProtein:3g/100gProtein:6g/100gProtein:6g/100g
Fibre: Preferably 1g/100gFibre: Preferably 1g/100gFibre: Preferably 1g/100gFibre: Preferably 1g/100g
Fructose: 0g addedFructose: 0g addedFructose: 0g addedFructose: 0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g per 100g

Proviso (on sweets that contain more than 20g sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates per 100g): It MUST STATE on the product: “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”		Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g per 100g

Proviso (on sweets that contain more than 20g sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates per 100g): It MUST STATE on the product: “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”		Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g per 100g

Proviso (on sweets that contain more than 20g sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates per 100g): It MUST STATE on the product: “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”		Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g per 100g

Proviso (on sweets that contain more than 20g sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates per 100g): It MUST STATE on the product: “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”
Caffeine:<25mg/100gCaffeine:<25mg/100gCaffeine:<25mg/100gCaffeine:<25mg/100g
GI:0-40GI:0-55GI:56-69, GL: 12 per serving GI:70+
GL:10 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrateGL:10 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrateGL:56-69, GL: 12 per serving containing 15g (1 unit) carbohydrateGL:15 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrate

CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE BARS, AND ICE CREAM BARS/ON STICKS
Fat:10g/100gFat:13g/100gFat:18g/100gFat:20g/100g
Saturated Fat:4.5g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatSaturated Fat:6g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatSaturated Fat:8.5g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatSaturated Fat:9.5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fat
Trans Fats: 0.2gTrans Fats: 0.2gTrans Fats: 0.2gTrans Fats: 0.2g
MUFAs:At least 20% of total fatMUFAs:At least 20% of total fatMUFAs:At least 20% of total fatMUFAs:At least 20% of total fat
Cholesterol:50mgCholesterol:80mgCholesterol:80mgCholesterol:80mg
Sodium:120mg/100gSodium:150mg/100gSodium:150mg/100gSodium:At least 200 mg/100g
Protein:10g/100gProtein:10g/100gProtein:10g/100gProtein:18g/100g
Fibre: Preferably 1g/100gFibre: Preferably 1g/100gFibre: Preferably 1g/100gFibre: Preferably 1g/100g
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/100g
Caffeine:<50 mg per servingCaffeine:<50 mg per servingCaffeine:<50 mg per servingCaffeine:<50 mg per serving
GI:0-40GI:0-55GI:56-69GI:70+
GL:10 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrateGL:10 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrateGL:12 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrateGL:15 per serving containing 15g (1 UNIT) carbohydrate

PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS
Fat:3g/100g solids and 1.5g fat/100 ml for liquids like dairy dessertsFat:10g/100g for solids and 5g fat/100g for liquids like dairy dessertsFat:15g/100gFat:15g/100g
Saturated Fat:1.5g/100g OR 10% of total kJSaturated Fat:1.5g/100g OR 10% of total kJSaturated Fat: 7.5g/100g OR 10% of total kJSaturated Fat:7.5g/100g or 10% of total kJ
Trans Fatty Acids0.1g/100gTrans Fatty Acids0.2g/100gTrans Fatty Acids0.2g/100gTrans Fatty Acids0.2g/100g
Sodium:150mg/100gSodium:150mg/100gSodium:200mg/100gSodium:At least 120mg/100g
MUFAs:At least 20% of total kJ
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:10g per 100g
Caffeine:10 mg per 100 gCaffeine:10 mg per 100 gCaffeine:10 mg per 100 gCaffeine:10 mg per 100 g
GI:0-40GI:0-55GI:56-69GI:70+
GL:10GL:10GL:12GL:At least 20

MISCELLANEOUS: SPORTS, ENERGY, REHYDRATING DRINKS AND COLDDRINKS
Fat: 1g/100mlFat: 1g/100mlFat: 1g/100mlFat: 1g/100ml
Saturated Fat:10% of total fatSaturated Fat:10% of total fatSaturated Fat:10% of total fatSaturated Fat:10% of total fat
Trans Fats:noneTrans Fats:noneTrans Fats:noneTrans Fats:none
MUFAs:N/AMUFAs:N/AMUFAs:N/AMUFAs:N/A
Cholesterol:NoneCholesterol:NoneCholesterol:NoneCholesterol:None
Sodium:At least 20mg/100 ml (Sports, energy and rehydrating drinks)Sodium:At least 20mg/100 ml (Sports, energy and rehydrating drinks)Sodium:At least 30mg/100 ml (Sports, energy and rehydrating drinks)Sodium:At least 30mg/100 ml (Sports, energy and rehydrating drinks)
Protein:1g/100gProtein:1g/100gProtein:3g/100gProtein:3g/100g
Fibre: N/AFibre: N/AFibre: N/AFibre: N/A
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/500mlSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/500mlSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/500mlSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:15g/500ml
Caffeine:17mg per 100 ml with a maximum of 60mg per 500 ml servingCaffeine:17mg per 100 ml with a maximum of 60mg per 500 ml servingCaffeine:17mg per 100 mlCaffeine:17mg per 100 ml
Quinine:8mg per 100ml

Proviso (if the product contains this amount of quinine):Warning: "contains quinine which may illicit an allergic response".		Quinine:8mg per 100ml

Proviso (if the product contains this amount of quinine):Warning: "contains quinine which may illicit an allergic response".		Quinine:8mg per 100ml

Proviso (if the product contains this amount of quinine):Warning: "contains quinine which may illicit an allergic response".		Quinine:8mg per 100ml

Proviso (if the product contains this amount of quinine):Warning: "contains quinine which may illicit an allergic response".
GI:0-40GI:0-55GI:56-69GI:70+
GL:10 per 350ml serving

(if the sweetening agent or main carbohydrate source is high GI, the GL of one serving must be < 3)		GL:12 per 350ml serving

(if the sweetening agent or main carbohydrate source is high GI, the GL of one serving must be < 3)		GL:23 per 500ml

(if the sweetening agent or main carbohydrate source is high GI, the GL of one serving must be < 6)		GL:25 Minimum and 50 Maximum per 500ml

SWEET AND SAVOURY BREAD SPREADS (Jams, honey, syrup, fish paste, sandwich spread and dips, etc.)
Fat:3g/100gFat:10g/100gFat:15g/100gFat:15g/100g
Saturated Fat:1.5g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:5g/100g OR 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat: 7.5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:7.5g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fats
Trans fatty acids:0.2g/100gTrans fatty acids:0.2g/100gTrans fatty acids:0.2g/100gTrans fatty acids:0.2g/100g
MUFAs:Minimum 10% of total fatMUFAs:Minimum 10% of total fatMUFAs:Minimum 10% of total fatMUFAs:Minimum 10% of total fat
Cholesterol:50 mg/100gCholesterol:50 mg/100gCholesterol:60 mg/100gCholesterol:60 mg/100g
Sodium:500mgSodium:600mg/100gSodium:600mg/100gSodium:16g/100g
Fibre: At least 0.7g/100g (jams)Fibre: At least 0.7g/100g (jams)Fibre: At least 0.5g/100g (jams)Fibre: N/A
Protein:16g/100gProtein:16g/100gProtein:16g/100gProtein:16g/100g
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g/100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:20g/100g
Sugar:10g/servingSugar:10g/servingSugar:10g/servingSugar:10g/serving
Caffeine:0mgCaffeine:0mgCaffeine:0mgCaffeine:0mg
GI:0-40GI:0-55GI:56-69GI:70+
GL:< 4 per 20 ml (25g) servingGL:< 5 per 20 ml (25g) servingGL:< 8 per 20 ml (25g) servingGL:10 per 20 ml (25g) serving

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES AND PASTA SAUCES (tomato sauce, mustard, marinades and non-tomato pasta sauces)
Fat:3g/100gFat:10g per 100gFat:12g/100gFat:12g/100g
Saturated Fat:1g per 100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:3.3g per 100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:4g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fatsSaturated Fat:4g/100g or 10% of total kJ, including trans fats
Trans Fats:0.2g/100gTrans Fats:0.2g/100gTrans Fats:0.2g/100gTrans Fats:0.2g/100g
MUFAs:preferably 30% of total fatMUFAs:preferably 30% of total fatMUFAs:preferably 30% of total fatMUFAs:preferably 30% of total fat
Cholesterol:50mgCholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100gCholesterol:50mg/100g
Sodium:800mg/100g

300mg/serving (pasta sauces)		Sodium:800mg/100g

300mg/serving (pasta sauces)		Sodium:800mg/100g

300mg/serving (pasta sauces)		Sodium:N/A
Protein:<4g/100gProtein:<4g/100gProtein:<4g/100gProtein:<4g/100g
Fibre: 0.5g/100gFibre: should contain some fiberFibre: N/AFibre: N/A
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:max 10g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:max 10g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:max 10g per 100gSugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:max 10g per 100g
Caffeine:0 mgCaffeine:0 mgCaffeine:0 mgCaffeine:0 mg
GI:0-40GI:0-55GI:56-69GI: 70+
GL:3 (maximum serving size 30ml)GL:GL: 3 (maximum serving size 30ml)GL:GL: 4 (maximum serving size 30ml)GL:GL: 5

SWEETENERS (Tablets, sachets/sticks, shakes/”spoon for spoon” and liquids)
Fat:0g/100gFat:0g/100gFat:0g/100gFat:0g/100g
Saturated Fat:0g per 100gSaturated Fat:0g per 100gSaturated Fat:0g per 100gSaturated Fat:0g per 100g
Trans Fats:0g/100gTrans Fats:0g/100gTrans Fats:0g/100gTrans Fats:0g/100g
MUFAs:N/AMUFAs:N/AMUFAs:N/AMUFAs:N/A
Cholesterol:0mg/100gCholesterol:0mg/100gCholesterol:0mg/100gCholesterol:0mg/100g
Sodium:10mg/100gSodium:100mg/100gSodium: 15mg/100gSodium:N/A
Protein:<1g/100gProtein:<1g/100gProtein:<2g/100gProtein:<2g/100g
Fibre: N/AFibre: N/AFibre: N/AFibre: N/A
Fructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g addedFructose:0g added
Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:Maximum 20g per 100g allowed. Proviso: on Sweeteners that are 100% sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates): It MUST STATE on the product “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:Maximum 20g per 100g allowed. Proviso: on Sweeteners that are 100% sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates): It MUST STATE on the product “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:Maximum 20g per 100g allowed. Proviso: on Sweeteners that are 100% sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates): It MUST STATE on the product “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”Sugar alcohols and non-digestible carbohydrates:Maximum 20g per 100g allowed. Proviso: on Sweeteners that are 100% sugar alcohols and/or non-digestible carbohydrates): It MUST STATE on the product “Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect”
Caffeine: 0 mgCaffeine: 0 mgCaffeine: 0 mgCaffeine: 0 mg
GI:0-40, “or higher in those cases where the GL spec is met”.GI:0-55 , “or higher in those cases where the GL spec is met”.GI:56-69, “or higher in those cases where the GL spec is met”.GI:70+
GL:3 per serving

Proviso: The words '”The recommended dose for polyols is 4 tsp (20 ml) at one sitting” should be added to the label in bold letters, minimum 2mm lettering size.		GL:3 per serving

Proviso: The words '”The recommended dose for polyols is 4 tsp (20 ml) at one sitting” should be added to the label in bold letters, minimum 2mm lettering size.		GL:4 per serving

Proviso: The words '”The recommended dose for polyols is 4 tsp (20 ml) at one sitting” should be added to the label in bold letters, minimum 2mm lettering size.		GL:5 per serving

Proviso: The words '”The recommended dose for polyols is 4 tsp (20 ml) at one sitting” should be added to the label in bold letters, minimum 2mm lettering size.

Compiled by Liesbet Delport RD (SA) and Gabi Steenkamp RD (SA)

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