Guides
Short pages on how to read a label. They do not tell you what to eat.
Oatly alternative without rapeseed oil
Oatly lists rapeseed oil. These UK oat, soya, almond and cashew drinks list no seed oils, and many are just water, a nut or bean, and salt.
Published 29 October 2026
Bread without added folic acid: what to look for before 13 December 2026
Folic acid goes into UK non-wholemeal wheat flour from 13 Dec 2026. Here's which breads are not covered and how to check the label before and after.
Published 29 October 2026
Flour without folic acid in the UK: which bags are not covered
From 13 Dec 2026, folic acid goes into UK white and brown wheat flour. Wholemeal, rye, spelt and oat flour are not covered. See the bags we checked.
Published 29 October 2026
Philadelphia alternative without gums: soft cheese with no stabilisers
Philadelphia Original lists a gum as a stabiliser. These UK soft cheeses, ricottas and quarks list no gums, starch or stabilisers. See the ones we checked.
Published 29 October 2026
Activia alternative: plain yoghurt and kefir with live cultures
Flavoured Activia pots list sugar or sweeteners, plus starch. These UK plain yoghurts, skyrs and kefirs list live cultures and nothing else added.
Published 29 October 2026
Cottage cheese without gums or carrageenan
UK cottage cheese with no gums, carrageenan or thickeners. Tubs from Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Co-op and more, checked.
Published 29 October 2026
Is rapeseed oil a seed oil?
Yes, rapeseed oil is a seed oil. Here's what that means, how canola, vegetable oil, olive oil and coconut oil compare, and how to spot each on a label.
Published 29 October 2026
Kids' lunchbox ideas with no seed oils or added sugar
Easy kids' lunchbox ideas from UK supermarkets, with no seed oils and no added sugar. Cheese, crackers, dips, yoghurt and more, all label-checked.
Published 29 October 2026
Tinned fish in olive oil: what's on UK shelves
Sardines, mackerel, tuna and anchovies in olive oil, with no sunflower oil. UK tins from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Waitrose, Morrisons and more.
Published 29 October 2026
Ham and sausages without nitrites
Ham, sausages and chorizo with no added nitrites or nitrates (E249 to E252). UK options from Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, M&S, Waitrose and more.
Published 29 October 2026
Seed oils list for UK shoppers
A plain list of seed oils as they appear on UK labels, from rapeseed to rice bran. Plus which oils aren't seed oils, and are seed oils banned in the UK?
Published 29 October 2026
What is E471?
E471 is mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, an emulsifier. What it's made of, where you'll find it, whether it's vegan, and how to spot it on a label.
Published 29 October 2026
What is carrageenan (E407)?
Carrageenan (E407) is a thickener made from red seaweed. Where it shows up in UK food, whether it's vegan, and cream, milk and ham without it.
Published 29 October 2026
Folic acid in UK bread from 13 December 2026: what's changing
From 13 Dec 2026, folic acid must be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK. See what's covered, what isn't, and how to spot it on a label.
Published 29 October 2026
Yuka alternatives in the UK: food scanner apps compared
Yuka, NHS Food Scanner, The Food App and The Better Basket compared. What each one checks, how it scores, what's free, and which suits you.
Published 29 October 2026
Crisps without seed oils in the UK
Crisps cooked in olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil, plus popcorn and corn cakes. Checked against UK labels, with tips on spotting seed oils.
Published 29 October 2026
Seed oil free at Aldi: what we've checked
93 Aldi UK products with no seed oils, checked label by label. Crackers, olive oil, fish, cheese, nuts, yoghurt and more, plus how to check a pack.
Published 29 October 2026
Mayonnaise without seed oils in the UK
Mayo made with olive oil or avocado oil and no rapeseed or sunflower oil. The UK jars we've found, label tips, and how to make your own.
Published 29 October 2026
Stock and bone broth without yeast extract
Stock and bone broth with no yeast extract, flavourings or palm oil. UK options checked label by label, plus what yeast extract is and how to spot it.
Published 29 October 2026
Seed oil free at Tesco: what we've checked
195 Tesco products with no seed oils, checked label by label. Oils, butter, dairy, fish, ham, oats, tins, snacks and more, plus label tips.
Published 29 October 2026
How to read a UK food label
How to read a UK food label in plain English: ingredients order, percentages, allergens in bold, E numbers, oils, traffic lights and dates.
Published 29 October 2026
Snacks without seed oils: UK supermarket picks
Snacks with no rapeseed, sunflower or palm oil, from UK supermarkets. Crackers, crisps, cheese, nuts and dips, each checked against the label.
Published 29 October 2026
Bread without emulsifiers in the UK
UK bread with no emulsifiers like E471, E472e or E481. Rye, spelt and sourdough loaves checked label by label, plus how to spot emulsifiers.
Published 29 October 2026
Chocolate without emulsifiers: UK bars we've checked
Dark chocolate with no soya or sunflower lecithin and no PGPR. 85% to 100% bars sold in the UK, checked label by label.
Published 29 October 2026
High protein yoghurt with no sweeteners
Plain skyr, quark and Greek yoghurt with 9g+ protein per 100g and no sweeteners, gums or added sugar. Checked at Tesco, Aldi, M&S and more.
Published 29 October 2026
How to read an ingredients list
How to read a UK ingredients list in four steps. First name is the biggest part. Then check oils, gums, and the per 100g column.
Published 29 October 2026