Survey of the nutritional content of meat products on sale in Scotland from butchers’ shops and multiple retailers

Abstract

In response to concerns over the role of meat products in the Scottish diet, a study of the nutritional analysis of a range of meat products for sale in Scotland was carried out. The nutritional analysis of products was compared with that in the composition of foods (Royal Society of Chemistry and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food). This indicated a probable reduction in the fat content of some products, such as sausage‐rolls and burgers. It is concluded that more information could be conveyed to consumers on the nutritional value of meat products to enable informed choices to be made based on the value of products in a balanced diet.

Citation

Matthews, K., Blades, M. and Strong, M. (2003), "Survey of the nutritional content of meat products on sale in Scotland from butchers’ shops and multiple retailers", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 33 No. 3, pp. 98-104. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346650310476087