What do the percentages mean on a food label?

The percentages shown are known as QUIDs (Quantitative Ingredient Declarations). They indicate the proportion of a particular ingredient used when the product was made.

For example, if a label states “Tomatoes (75%), Onions (12%), Red Peppers (10%)” these figures show the amount of each ingredient used during manufacture.

QUID percentages are not recipe percentages and are not intended to total 100%.There are several reasons for this:

• Water can evaporate during cooking, concentrating the finished product.
• Some ingredients are themselves made up of multiple ingredients.
• Only certain ingredients are required to have a percentage declared.
• Percentages are calculated according to food labelling regulations, not to show the exact composition of the finished product.

Does this mean the label is incorrect?

No. QUID declarations are a legal requirement and are calculated in accordance with food labelling legislation. The purpose is to help consumers understand how much of a highlighted or characteristic ingredient was used in making the product, rather than to provide a recipe formula.

For more details, please visit the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.

Our salad dressings are made with 100% natural ingredients including extra virgin olive oil. As a result, some natural separation may occur. Simply shake well before use for the best experience.

Our products are free from artificial preservatives. If on occasion a jar can receive a knock in transit or handling air may enter the jar, allowing mould to grow.

As we only use natural ingredients and no artificial colours or preservatives, you may see some natural darkening of colour in this product over time. This is completely normal and does not affect the quality or taste of the product.

You may see some natural fading of colour in this product over time, because we choose not to add any artificial colourants (in keeping with our principals of only using natural ingredients)