Food Standards Scotland

Food Standards Scotland

At Food Standards Scotland, our primary concern is consumer protection. We’re here to make sure that food is safe to eat, ensuring consumers know what they are eating and improving nutrition. Watch our “Who we are” video.

 

Healthy Eating

We’ve put together two videos with some Healthy Eating tips to help you kick-start a healthier you!

• Meal plan inspiration with 2 weekly menus to pick from
• Tips to cut down on snacking

For more healthy eating advice and tips visit Food Standards Scotland

 

The Eatwell Guide

The Eatwell Guide helps us eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables and starchy carbohydrates plus some dairy, meat, fish, pulses and other kinds of protein.

Using the Eatwell Guide will help you stay at a healthy weight, which will lower your risk of getting ill. It also has important advice about staying hydrated.

Our meal planner Eatwell Everyday is based on the Eatwell Guide.

 

Healthy Recipes

We have created ten healthy, delicious, easy-to-cook recipes that can be downloaded below. Each recipe uses minimal ingredients, and some of the ingredients can be purchased during the show this weekend on the Taste of Grampian website.

• Chicken Avocado Wraps
• Chilli Con Carne
• Fruit Brulee
• Fruit Crumble
• Lamb Lentil Stew
• Layered Fruit Breakfast
• Raspberry Oatie Cookies
• Sweet Chilli Rice
• Tuna Fish Cakes
• Turkey Pepper Pittas

 

Food Safety Top Tips

We’ve put together some food safety videos to help you avoid food poisoning!

• Get advice for storing and reheating your leftovers safely
• What’s the difference between “Use by” and “Best before”
• How to defrost food safely

For more food safety advice and tips visit Food Standards Scotland

 

Allergy Alert Service

If you or someone you know has a food allergy then why not sign up to our free allergy alert service, where you can receive instant texts, or an email if a product containing an allergen you’re allergic to is being recalled.

Find out more about this service and sign up

 

Education Resources

Education Resources for teachers and parents alike!

Fun and engaging interactive activities for children to learn about food safety and healthy eating Find out more about Cookin Castle, Crazy Kitchen, Fridge Facts and many others!