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any questions? Frequently Asked Questions
> Is Go Natural Australian made and owned?
Go Natural is a family owned business that has been operating for 20 years; all products are made in Melbourne from local and imported products. Go Natural also use Australian Peanuts, Macadamias, Almonds and Honey – proudly supporting Australian Farmers!
Go Natural is a family owned business that has been operating for 20 years; all products are made in Melbourne from local and imported products. Go Natural also use Australian Peanuts, Macadamias, Almonds and Honey – proudly supporting Australian Farmers!
> Are Go Natural products good value?
When you see what you are getting in a Go Natural product compared to our competitors and other snack bars it all adds up to be great value for money. What you see on the pack is what you get in the bar. Go Natural products all contain a higher percentage of the key ingredients compared with other brands. A higher percentage of Whole Foods means more nutrition, more fibre and more benefits to you with great taste – just compare and you’ll agree! The price of a Go Natural snack bar packed with all it’s goodness is similar to that of a popular confectionery bar.
> Are Go Natural products a healthier option?
Go Natural bars contain less sodium, more fibre, less carbohydrate and are a good source of vitamins and minerals when compared with popular treat style snacks. The Go Natural range of products without any coatings has less than 2 grams of saturated fat, with 80% of the fats being the good fats – Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated fats that have been clinically proven to reduce ‘LDL’ cholesterol levels. According to Accredited Practising Dietician Romy Lessem if you need to gain weight these are an excellent booster. It is recommended that you eat some of these fats each day.
When you see what you are getting in a Go Natural product compared to our competitors and other snack bars it all adds up to be great value for money. What you see on the pack is what you get in the bar. Go Natural products all contain a higher percentage of the key ingredients compared with other brands. A higher percentage of Whole Foods means more nutrition, more fibre and more benefits to you with great taste – just compare and you’ll agree! The price of a Go Natural snack bar packed with all it’s goodness is similar to that of a popular confectionery bar.
> Are Go Natural products a healthier option?
Go Natural bars contain less sodium, more fibre, less carbohydrate and are a good source of vitamins and minerals when compared with popular treat style snacks. The Go Natural range of products without any coatings has less than 2 grams of saturated fat, with 80% of the fats being the good fats – Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated fats that have been clinically proven to reduce ‘LDL’ cholesterol levels. According to Accredited Practising Dietician Romy Lessem if you need to gain weight these are an excellent booster. It is recommended that you eat some of these fats each day.
> What is the fat content of Go Natural products?
The average person should consume no more than 70g of fat a day. As part of a balanced diet you do need small amounts of fats. Some Go Natural products contain fat including a mix of Monosaturated, Polyunsaturated & Saturated Fats. A small percentage of Go Natural Products contain Trans Fats because at this stage in time there is no alternative to use. Our fully coated products are designed to be an “indulgent” product and an alternative to confectionery.
The average person should consume no more than 70g of fat a day. As part of a balanced diet you do need small amounts of fats. Some Go Natural products contain fat including a mix of Monosaturated, Polyunsaturated & Saturated Fats. A small percentage of Go Natural Products contain Trans Fats because at this stage in time there is no alternative to use. Our fully coated products are designed to be an “indulgent” product and an alternative to confectionery.
> Where are the Go Natural Products produced?
Go Natural has 2 major production facilities based in Melbourne Australia. All facilities are HACCAP certified and produce to the highest quality and safety standards.
Go Natural has 2 major production facilities based in Melbourne Australia. All facilities are HACCAP certified and produce to the highest quality and safety standards.
> Where does Go Natural source dairy ingredients from?
Go Natural has sought assurances from all of our dairy and yoghurt suppliers regarding the saftey of our ingredients. We can assure all of our customers that becuase we source all of our dairy ingredients from Australia and to some extent New Zealand that our foods are produced to the highest standards and we assure your safety at all times. We are proudly Australian made and owned and support the local industries for many reasons - food safety and quality being the most important.
Go Natural has sought assurances from all of our dairy and yoghurt suppliers regarding the saftey of our ingredients. We can assure all of our customers that becuase we source all of our dairy ingredients from Australia and to some extent New Zealand that our foods are produced to the highest standards and we assure your safety at all times. We are proudly Australian made and owned and support the local industries for many reasons - food safety and quality being the most important.
> Are Go Natural products made from real fruit or fruit concentrate?
The fruit found in the Go Natural Yoghurt Coated Fruit Pieces consists of 35% concentrated fruit. The fruit is concentrated to approximately seven times its original (single) strength and is purely dried or concentrated fruit, and does NOT possess added sugars or other ingredients. The only exception in sulphur dioxide as a preservative in apricot.
The fruit found in the Go Natural Yoghurt Coated Fruit Pieces consists of 35% concentrated fruit. The fruit is concentrated to approximately seven times its original (single) strength and is purely dried or concentrated fruit, and does NOT possess added sugars or other ingredients. The only exception in sulphur dioxide as a preservative in apricot.
The fruit centres constitute approximately one third by weight of the finished yoghurt coated fruit pieces. As a result we claim that the fruit content is 11% of the total product. Therefore in a 30g serve we would have around 3.5g of concentrated fruit. Considering that this is concentrated, the equivalent single-strength amount of fruit in one serve is about 25g – this could be equated to fresh apple of fresh apricot.
> What is the origin of Emulsfier 471?
Emulsifier (471) is an ingredient derived from vegetable material such as glycerin. Its purpose is to bind the water and oil components in the carob compound used for coating our products.
Emulsifier (471) is an ingredient derived from vegetable material such as glycerin. Its purpose is to bind the water and oil components in the carob compound used for coating our products.
> What is humectant?
Humectant is glycerine and it is derived from vegetable materials - no animal product is concerned. It is present to maintain moisture in the products to prevent dryness.
Humectant is glycerine and it is derived from vegetable materials - no animal product is concerned. It is present to maintain moisture in the products to prevent dryness.
> The Lactose Free Easter Bunny has the ingredient Emulsifier 322, what is this and is this ingredient soy based?
Emulsifier 322 is called Lecithin which, in our products, is derived from soy beans. It is a natural constituent of every cell in the human body, though in our products it serves a different purpose. The role of Soy Lecithin in Go Natural products is to bind the oils and water naturally present in the ingredients that we use.
Emulsifier 322 is called Lecithin which, in our products, is derived from soy beans. It is a natural constituent of every cell in the human body, though in our products it serves a different purpose. The role of Soy Lecithin in Go Natural products is to bind the oils and water naturally present in the ingredients that we use.
> Does the Lactose Free Easter Bunny contain animal matter in the emulsifier?
No. This product contains two emulsifiers, one of which (322) is derived from soy beans and the other (476) is derived from vegetable materials.
No. This product contains two emulsifiers, one of which (322) is derived from soy beans and the other (476) is derived from vegetable materials.
> Does the Easter Bunny contain 160B preservative?
No. Additive 160B is a natural food colouring known as “annatto” which is used to deliver an orange-yellow colour to many foods. The products in our Easter range do not contain this colour.
No. Additive 160B is a natural food colouring known as “annatto” which is used to deliver an orange-yellow colour to many foods. The products in our Easter range do not contain this colour.
> The sugar-free Easter Bunny is supposed to be all natural but it has Aspartame as an ingredient. How can this be?
Although Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, we have chosen it as a suitable sweetening substance in our sugar-free products. Whilst aiming to deliver products with a sugar-free status, we also aim to deliver products which are pleasing in terms of flavour and texture. Aspartame enables us to achieve this result. However, we assure our consumers that our products are always undergoing review to ensure that they offer the best possible combination of ingredients and sensory satisfaction. As a result, Aspartame may in future be replaced by a product which delivers results of which we are proud.
Although Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, we have chosen it as a suitable sweetening substance in our sugar-free products. Whilst aiming to deliver products with a sugar-free status, we also aim to deliver products which are pleasing in terms of flavour and texture. Aspartame enables us to achieve this result. However, we assure our consumers that our products are always undergoing review to ensure that they offer the best possible combination of ingredients and sensory satisfaction. As a result, Aspartame may in future be replaced by a product which delivers results of which we are proud.
> Does the Lactose Free Easter Bunny contain Calcium?
Whilst the Lactose-Free Easter Bunny contain only trace amounts of calcium, Go Natural does not regularly analyse this product to determine its calcium content.
Whilst the Lactose-Free Easter Bunny contain only trace amounts of calcium, Go Natural does not regularly analyse this product to determine its calcium content.
> Cocoa Liquor is an ingredient in the Lactose Free Easter Bunny. What is it?
Cocoa liquor is a complete extract from the processed cocoa bean. It contains rich cocoa solids and cocoa butter that are essential in making a superior chocolate product. Its name often suggests the presence of alcohol, however this is not the case and our consumers can be assured that this ingredient is not at all alcoholic.
Cocoa liquor is a complete extract from the processed cocoa bean. It contains rich cocoa solids and cocoa butter that are essential in making a superior chocolate product. Its name often suggests the presence of alcohol, however this is not the case and our consumers can be assured that this ingredient is not at all alcoholic.
> Does the Apple and Sultana Meal Bar contain milk products?
Yes, this product does contain milk ingredients.
Yes, this product does contain milk ingredients.