8 Meat Pie Brands Sold in Australia to AVOID Right Now (And What to Eat Instead) скачать в хорошем качестве

8 Meat Pie Brands Sold in Australia to AVOID Right Now (And What to Eat Instead)

8 Australian Meat Pie Brands You Should Avoid (And What to Eat Instead) That meat pie in your freezer isn’t dangerous because it’s illegal. It’s risky because it’s engineered to meet the lowest legal definition of what a “meat pie” can be — and most people never look past the box. In this investigation, we break down 8 popular meat pie brands sold in Australia and the patterns that keep repeating across lab tests, ingredient lists, and consumer reports: • meat percentages hovering just above the legal minimum • water-first fillings thickened to feel “rich” • gravy doing the heavy lifting instead of meat • soy and starch extenders masking low-quality inputs • sodium loads that quietly stack up when pies become a habit This isn’t about one bad ingredient — it’s about how compliance-edge food is designed. We also zoom out to the bigger picture Australians rarely hear explained clearly: ✅ what Australian food standards legally allow to be called a “meat pie” ✅ why 25% meat is not the reassurance people think it is ✅ how “premium” branding can still sit at the minimum ✅ why taste is not proof of quality ✅ how convenience foods become defaults — and why that matters By the end, you’ll know exactly how to read a meat pie label properly, which supermarket options hold up better under scrutiny, and when it’s smarter to skip the freezer aisle entirely. If you want more Australian consumer investigations — supermarket labels, food standards, and what the fine print actually allows — subscribe to @cw.au-25. New reports are coming. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: What a “Meat Pie” Really Is 00:19 – Number 8 01:59 – Number 7 02:53 – Number 6 04:39 – Number 5 06:01 – Number 4 07:43 – Number 3 09:28 – Number 2 11:06 – Number 1 13:37 – What to Eat Instead (Better Options) 15:09 – Final Word BASIC LINKS (Official & Public Sources) Australian food standards & safety • FSANZ – Meat pie standard (minimum meat rule) https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/cons... • FSANZ – Food additives & labelling https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/cons... • FSANZ – Food recalls (Australia) https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/food... Consumer & regulator reporting • CHOICE – What’s really in meat pies https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-dr... • NZ Commerce Commission – Meat content testing https://comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media... • ABC – Meat pies under scrutiny https://www.abc.net.au/listen/program... Nutrition context • FSANZ – Sodium survey https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/cons... • Heart Foundation – Salt & blood pressure https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/he... Retail product listings (ingredients & panels) • Woolworths: https://www.woolworths.com.au • Coles: https://www.coles.com.au • IGA: https://www.igashop.com.au Disclaimer This video is general information only and is not medical or dietary advice. Always check current labels, ingredients, allergens, and suitability for your personal health needs. If you have medical conditions or dietary requirements, consult a qualified health professional. Disclosure This video is not sponsored. All commentary is based on publicly available information, official standards, media reporting, and consumer opinions. Product formulations and ranges can change — always verify current labels and official updates.