The European Snacks Association (ESA) has apparently vowed to standardize product portion sizes, citing dietary recommendations and consumption patterns. In conjunction with an EU trade group representing food and beverage manufacturers, ESA has set a reference serving size that does not exceed 8 percent of the overall Guideline Daily Amount (GDA), or approximately 160 kcal. Thus, according to ESA, (i) “30g of snacks would provide 120-170 kcal, depending on the nature of the ingredients/preparation of the product”; and (ii) “30g of nuts would provide 170-200 kcal, depending on the nutritional differences between nuts and their preparation.” ESA has also promised to declare the number of portions per package so that consumers can adjust their dietary habits as needed.

The European Snacks Association (ESA) has apparently vowed to standardize product portion sizes, citing dietary recommendations and consumption patterns. In conjunction with an EU trade group representing food and beverage manufacturers, ESA has set a reference serving size that does not exceed 8 percent of the overall Guideline Daily Amount (GDA), or approximately 160 kcal. Thus, according to ESA, (i) “30g of snacks would provide 120-170 kcal, depending on the nature of the ingredients/preparation of the product”; and (ii) “30g of nuts would provide 170-200 kcal, depending on the nutritional differences between nuts and their preparation.” ESA has also promised to declare the number of portions per package so that consumers can adjust their dietary habits as needed.

 

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