Independent and trusted reviews, tests and investigations of everyday food and drink products, including snacks, breakfast cereals, low-fat desserts, and wine.
Modern bread processing methods have completely changed the way our daily loaf is made.
4 Jun 2013 |
Bread has changed thanks to modern processing methods and additives. We investigate what's in supermarket and bakery breads and help you choose a healthy crust.
Will low-kilojoule sweetener stevia revolutionise the way we flavour our food?
26 Mar 2013 |
Stevia is hailed as a zero-kilojoule natural sweetener that will help reduce the amount of sugar we consume. But just how natural is it?
... and where did it come from? How much do you know about your steak's journey from paddock to plate?
7 Feb 2013 |
From direct sales between farmer and butcher, to a complex chain of agents, finishers, processors and wholesales, the path from paddock to plate can vary widely.
When it comes to Christmas puds, it pays not to be a scrooge.
3 Dec 2012 |
We've blind taste tested 14 Christmas puddings to find out which ones are worthy of being the grand finale to your celebratory feast.
Which cereals make the nutritional grade?
4 Oct 2012 |
We look beyond the names and claims to uncover the breakfast cereals that provide the most nutritious start to your day.
Cake mixes are convenient, but making a cake from scratch can be just as easy.
9 May 2012 |
We taste-tested 19 chocolate and eight vanilla cake mixes, including varieties from White Wings, Betty Crocker and Coles.
We trawl the supermarket freezers to find your best frozen fish options.
21 Mar 2012 |
We review over 100 frozen fish products, including uncoated, seasoned, battered and crumbed varieties to uncover your best options.
If you have the basics, making your own salad dressing can be quick and easy.
1 Feb 2012 |
CHOICE reviews prepared French, Italian and Caesar salad dressings for nutrition and taste.
Read nutrition labels carefully - a 'low-fat' claim doesn't mean it's healthy.
6 Oct 2011 |
CHOICE reviews a range of desserts marketed with low-fat labelling from the fridge and freezer section of supermarkets.
We reviewed 159 mueslis to find the best ones for you, whatever your preferences.
17 Aug 2011 |
CHOICE reviews 159 mueslis from supermarkets and health food stores to find those that meet our criteria for lowest fat, lowest sugar, highest fibre and more.