Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program: Wave 3 Category Definitions and Targets

Plant-based meat alternatives - Processed deli-style meat alternatives

Definition: Plant-based alternatives to processed deli-style meats (excluding bacon-style products).

TARGET:  

Sodium: A reduction in sodium across defined products to 800mg/100g by June 2028  

Saturated Fat: A reduction in saturated fat across defined products to 4g/100g by June 2028.

Inclusions  

Plant-based meat alternatives intended to replicate meat products that would usually be preserved by smoking, curing, salting or chemical preservatives. Includes plant-based formats of ham, bresaola, turkey, salami, prosciutto, chicken slices, pepperoni or other styles of meat, including marinated or seasoned products without crumbing or batter.  

Exclusions 

Plant-based bacon. Meat alternatives that fit under another category. Animal-based products (e.g. cheese, seafood, meat and poultry). Foods requiring reconstitution with additional liquids or extra ingredients (e.g. textured vegetable protein chunks).