FDF Scotland reformulation booklet
16 October 2020
What is reformulation?
Put simply, reformulation is making a new or existing recipe healthier, some methods can include:
- Reducing fat, salt, sugars and calories
- Adding fibre, protein, fruit and vegetables or fortifying with vitamins and minerals
- Replacing ingredients with heathier alternatives
- Reducing portion sizes
- Clearer labelling on portions and serving suggestions
- Healthier cooking methods