Skráargatið

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Skráargatið facilitates healthier choices by showing consumers which products are healthier options within each product category (dairy, grain, etc.). By choosing products with Skráargatið as often as possible, it is easier to follow dietary recommendations. (Icelandic)

Food products with Skráargatið must meet certain requirements. They include:

• Less saturated fat, sugar and salt

• More fiber and whole grains

Some products also contain more vegetables, beans, fruits and berries.

You don't need to change much in every meal or recipe, just switch to products with the label Skráargatið.

A varied diet is important

The Directorate of Health recommends a varied diet with lots of vegetables, beans, fruits and berries, whole grain products and fish. However, it is recommended to limit highly processed products, red meat (especially processed meat products), salt and sugar. There are many ways to put together a varied healthy diet and Skráargatið can help you make healthier choices when you shop.

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To be allowed to use the label Skráargatið, the products must meet certain requirements regarding fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt, fiber, and whole grain, depending on which food category it belongs to. The requirements are different for the different food groups. If you choose, for example, breakfast cereal with the label Skráargatið, rather than breakfast cereal without the label, you can expect to get more fiber and whole grains and less sugar. In meat products, emphasis is placed on the amount of fat and salt. Bread with the label Skráargatið must meet the criteria for fiber, whole grains, fat, sugar, and salt. In some food categories, there are also requirements for the amount of vegetables, fruits and berries.

The following foods can use Skráargatið:

• Vegetables, fruits, berries and nuts

• Flour and grain products

• Porridge, bread, and pasta

• Milk, acidified milk products, and herbal products that are alternatives to dairy products

• Cheese and vegetarian options

• Fats and vegetable oils

• Fish, shellfish, and fish products

• Meat, sausages, and more

• Vegetarian dishes

• Prepared dishes

• Salad dressings and sauces

Food products such as soft drinks, sweets, cakes, and biscuits cannot use Skráargatið.

The label Skráargatið is on food packaging. The label can also be found on bread, meat, and cheese that are not wrapped. All fresh fish, fruits, berries, vegetables, and potatoes are products with the label Skráargatið.