OUR COMMITMENT TO
GLUTEN FREE
What is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). It provides structure and elasticity in foods. Individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance will experience gastro-intestinal distress from gluten consumption.
Green Chef is the first meal kit company to receive Gluten-Free Food Service Validation through the Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-Free Food Service program.
This validation ensures that every ingredient included in a Gluten-Free recipe contains 10 ppm (parts per million) or less of gluten, which is deemed appropriate for consumption for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities.
Dairy Free
Our Dairy Free recipe tag is an easy way to ensure there are no milk allergens included in your recipes. These recipes feature a variety of meals that are free of dairy-containing ingredients, such as milk, butter, or cheese.
Low Added Sugar
One key recommendation from the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasized limiting added sugar intake to less than 10% of total calories (50g added sugars or ~12 tsp) per day.¹
For reference, one 12-oz can of cola soda contains
an average of ~10 tsp of added sugar.
Recipes marked with the Low Added Sugar tag are developed to provide 2.5g or less of added sugar per serving. That’s 5% DV or less!
Limiting added sugar intake is part of a broader approach to promoting long-term health and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with excessive added sugar consumption.²
Sodium Smart
Our Sodium Smart recipe collection is great for individuals who want to be conscious of their sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.
- Sodium Smart recipes never exceed 30% DV of sodium per serving, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
- Reducing sodium intake may help lower blood pressure and support cardiovascular health.³
REFERENCES
¹ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.
² Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Added Sugars. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/added-sugars.html
³ Aronow, W.S. (2017). Reduction in dietary sodium improves blood pressure and reduces cardiovascular events and mortality. Annals of Translational Medicine, 5(20), 405. https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/16225/17316.