Filters and tags for dietary and lifestyle categories

Our filters and tags are designed to help you identify products and recipes that may be suitable for your dietary or lifestyle needs. These are only intended to act as a guide, as Woolworths cannot always ensure the accuracy of product information, and product ingredients may change from time to time.

While our filters and tags are here to help save you time in identifying potentially relevant products and recipes, they should never be used as an alternative to medical advice or reviewing the product label in full. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer before consuming, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.

Note for recipes

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Products flagged in your cart with this icon, or any products swapped by you, are substitute products

Products or ingredients that are displayed or referred to on a recipe page, including those displayed in any recipe images or mentioned in recipe ‘tips’, and that are not listed in that recipe’s ingredients list are optional.

Products flagged in your cart with the information icon or that are optional ingredients were not used to develop the allergen, dietary and nutrition information shown on the recipe page. Allergen and dietary information for these products may not match the information shown on the recipe page.

The dietary and nutrition information shown on a recipe page is based on the original number of servings shown on that recipe page and not based on any other servings selected by you.

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Dietary and lifestyle

Click on the specific dietary and lifestyle terms for more information on how we filter and tag for each one. Scroll across to see more.

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A vegan diet is typically based on products that contain grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, pulses and peas. Vegan products generally don’t contain any animal-based ingredients, like meat, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, honey or by-products from the fishing industry. They also don’t contain some other typically non-vegan ingredients, like vitamin D3, casein, carmine (120) and lanolin.

Please note, products that appear in the vegan product filter may not necessarily be suitable for customers with allergies. Vegan products, in some instances, may contain animal-based ingredients due to cross-contact. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs.

Recipe

A vegan diet is typically based on products that contain grains, fruit, vegetables, beans, pulses and peas. Recipes tagged as ‘vegan’ are suitable for vegans, as they don’t contain any products with animal-based ingredients, like meat, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, honey or by-products from the fishing industry. They also don’t contain any typically non-vegan ingredients, like vitamin D3, casein, carmine (120) and lanolin.

Please note, products used in recipes tagged as vegan may not necessarily be suitable for customers with allergies. Vegan products, in some instances, may contain animal-based ingredients due to cross-contact. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs.

Allergies and intolerances

Click on the specific allergy and intolerance terms for more information on how we filter and tag for each one. Scroll across to see more.

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These products don’t contain gluten or gluten-containing ingredients, including wheat, rye, barley and oats. They also don’t have warning labels about gluten on the packaging, like ‘may contain gluten’. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.

Recipe

Recipes tagged as 'gluten free' have been developed using products that don't contain gluten or gluten-containing ingredients, including wheat, rye, barley and oats. These products also don’t have warning labels about gluten on the packaging, like ‘may contain gluten’. If the recipe is prepared using any ingredient that is not listed in the recipe’s ingredients list, any products swapped by you or any products flagged in your cart with an information icon, the recipe may no longer be gluten free. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the products in the recipe are right for your individual needs, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.

Ethical

Click on the specific ethical terms for more information on how we filter and tag for each one.

These products have been labelled as “free range” by the manufacturer. Please refer to the product packaging to learn more

Most frequently asked questions

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A gluten-free diet is based on products that are naturally gluten-free, like fresh fruit and vegetables, plain unprocessed meat, milk, eggs, legumes and gluten free grains (like rice and corn), or products labelled ‘gluten-free’ that contain no detectable gluten. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.

Gluten is found in many products, especially those that contain wheat, rye, barley, spelt or oats. Common products include bread, cakes, breakfast cereals, biscuits, pasta, pastries and pizza. However, gluten can also be found in unexpected products, like processed meats and sauces. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.

No, gluten is not only found in wheat, it is also found in rye, barley and oats.

No, oats are not considered gluten-free. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code prohibits labelling oats and products containing oats as ‘gluten-free’.

Rice is naturally gluten-free. Always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.

Gluten-free flour can be made up of several ingredients, including rice flour, cornflour and gluten-free starches, like maize and tapioca. You can also use alternative flours on their own, depending on the recipe. These include rice and cornflour, as well as quinoa flour, coconut flour or nut meals, like hazelnut and almond meal. Shop our range of gluten-free flours here, and always refer to the product label or enquire with the manufacturer to ensure the product is right for your individual needs, particularly if you have food allergies or intolerances.