Dietary issues, allergies & intolerances

Increasing numbers of people today need to avoid specific ingredients in foods. Here is an overview but for more information on specific products, click here

Vegetarians	Our products contain no animal by-products, making them suitable for vegetarians.
Vegans	Some of our cereals and all our cereal bars contain honey, but this is clearly labelled on the packet. The rest of our products contain no dairy or animal derived products.
Diabetics	All of our products are clearly labelled to show how much total carbohydrate and sugar they contain so that diabetics can make an informed and individual choice.
High cholesterol sufferers	Although some of our products contain noticeable levels of fat, they contain only small amounts of saturated fat and none of the hydrogenated fatty acids that high cholesterol sufferers are advised to avoid. Instead the product range contains relatively low levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and can form part of a healthy heart diet.
Nut and seed allergy sufferers	We cannot guarantee that our products are 100% free from all nut and seed traces as our entire product range is manufactured on sites that use these ingredients. We do have strict controls and procedures to ensure cross contamination does not occur.
Coeliacs	Those intolerant to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, oats and barley, will unfortunately not be able to enjoy most of our products as they contain oat flakes, wholewheat flour, barley flakes, wheat germ and wheat bran - all of which contain gluten.
Wheat intolerance sufferers	The Jordans range contains several products that do not contain wheat e.g. Porridge Oats and Frusli bars. It is still always advisable to check the label before consuming and to be aware that our products are produced on sites where wheat is used as an ingredient.
Eating according to Glycemic Index	The Glycemic Index (GI) is used to rank carbohydrates according to their effect on blood sugar levels which directly affect energy. High GI foods are quickly absorbed giving a rapid but short rise in energy which is often followed by a dip. In general, the more refined a food and the more sugar it contains, the higher its GI index. Low GI foods are absorbed and released more slowly giving sustained energy which means that you are less likely to overeat or snack. Jordans Conservation Grade Porridge has a low GI index.