Additive Free Reviews
The Additive Free Kids Blog provides you with product reviews, tips and advice from our extensive research, and the latest Additive Free news.
Would you like French Fries with that? How do your fries rank?
I often get asked by community members are there any French fries that they can buy for their kids when out and about? How do they rank? Are some better or worse than others?We asked the AFK Community which were their favourite French fries / chips that they...
When “PLAIN” isn’t plain
One of our lovely AFK community members shared these images with me. These packets look so similar...the colours are similar....the crackers are similar...but when you flip the packet over..there is a vast difference. The ingredients of the Coles Plain Rice Crackers...
Which icy poles does your school stock and how do they compare?
The AFK Community are fed up with Zooper Dooper icy poles being handed out to their kids at school! This icy pole review was prompted by a post that I shared on Facebook some time ago expressing my sadness at seeing HUGE displays of Zooper Doopers being marketed to...
How does your yoghurt compare?
The community voted for yoghurt The AFK community were asked what product they would like to have reviewed next. There were a few close contenders, but yoghurt took the lead. The most popular yoghurts were voted for. These are the yoghurts that form the basis of...
How does your tomato sauce compare?
This guide was created on the back of an AFK community request. The AFK Community were finding it difficult to navigate which tomato sauce is better in terms of additives. The most favourite sauces were voted for in the private facebook group and these are the ones...
If you want happy little vegemites, don’t feed them Vegemite.
Vegemite was originally promoted as a healthy food for children. Is Vegemite good for our kids though? It is a question I am continually asked by the AFK Community. As a result, I have decided to blog about the reasons why if you want happy little 'vegemites' I...
Is your almond milk laden with additives?
An additive free guide to buying almond milk This guide was created on the back of an AFK Community members question. Do you ever ask what milk a cafe uses if you don't use dairy? More and more cafes (in Queensland) seem to be using Milk Lab. This is the almond milk....
Sneaky tactics to watch out for when buying additive free stock / bone broth
The search for additive free stock begins with the start of winter approaching. The cooler warmer brings a desire for comfort food and warm hearty meals. You will often find soups, stews and casseroles frequenting the winter menu. The basis of many of...
Which mini easter eggs should you buy this Easter?
Which mini easter eggs should you buythis Easter? Are you unsure which Mini Easter Eggs to buy for your family this Easter? We have had lots of requests from our Additive Free Kids Community group looking for guidance in which Easter Eggs to buy for their family. I...
Are bakery hot cross buns better?
Are bakery hot cross buns better? Here is Part 2 - Are bakery hot cross buns better! We know that the Additive Free Kids Community are unsure which Hot Cross buns to buy for their family this year. We have had lots of requests from our Additive Free Kids Community...
Which hot cross buns to buy at the supermarket?
Which hot cross buns to buy at the supermarket? Are you unsure which Hot Cross buns to buy for your family this Easter? We have had lots of requests from our Additive Free Kids Community group looking for guidance in which Hot Cross Buns to buy for their family. I...
Fantasty Cone – is it icecream or an ice dessert?
Fantasy Cone - is it icecream or ice dessert? New products hit the supermarket shelves on a daily basis. With nearly 20,000 people in the Additive Free Kids community, we have eyes out everywhere. In the private community group we will often talk about new products...
Messy Monkeys – Additive Free Kids Review
Messy Monkeys Review The Additive Free Kids community have requested I review the Messy Monkey range for a long time. A recent Messy Monkeys ad I saw in a Coles magazine reminded me that I was long overdue to review these products. It is very rare that I go to Coles,...
Vegetarian isn’t always healthier
Vegetarian isn’t always healthier I was recently reviewing a LOT of vegan / vegetarian options in the supermarket the other day. It was astounding to see how this market has expanded and flourished. These products are premium priced and I expect attract premium...
What’s in your apple juice? Switch this for that
ADDITIVE FREE APPLE JUICE In our Supermarket "Switch this for That" series, today we are looking at Additive Free Apple Juice. I was standing in a queue to pay at a department store the other day and I saw a grandmother and her grandson in front of me. I could tell...
Smith’s Chips Original – are they still original?
Smith's Chips Original - are they still original? I recently shared with the Additive Free Kids Community a post reminding them to check their ingredients, even their old faithfuls, their go-to's have to be checked. If you haven't seen the post, you can see it here I...
I would love to introduce you to our partners The Wholefood Collective
I have some very exciting news that I would love to share with you. This has been simmering away for around 18 months and finally I can share it with you! I would love to introduce you to The Wholefood Collective. Who are The Wholefood Collective? They are...
Which Weetbix is better – Switch this for that
WHICH WEETBIX IS BETTER? In our Supermarket "Switch this for That" series, today we are looking at which Weetbix is better from an additive perspective. Ingredients: Wholegrain Wheat (97%), Raw Sugar, Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Vitamins (Niacin, Thiamin,...
Additive free peanut butter – Switch this for That
ADDITIVE FREE PEANUT BUTTER In our Supermarket "Switch this for That" series, today we are looking at Additive Free Peanut Butter. Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts (85%), Vegetable Oils (Contains Antioxidant (320)), Sugar, Salt. Ingredients: Just Roasted Peanuts (99.3%)...
Yeast extract in baby food, can it equate to happy tummies?
Rafferty's Garden values healthy, natural, REAL food... yet has yeast extract in their new product? A brand that I used to trust this when I had little ones. I loved their values. Rafferty’s Garden valued healthy, natural, REAL food. They had high stadards and...
Even your most trusted additive free brands need to be checked regularly
It is important to keep checking your labels, even with your most trusted additive free brands. I routinely check the labels, however, even I have been caught out recently. We are currently travelling around Australia. It is a fantastic experience for family....
Additive Free Potato Chips
MAKING ADDITIVE FREE EASY - ADDITIVE FREE POTATO CHIPS I know that you feel overwhelmed when it comes to additive free! I know it feels daunting when you are first starting out. It really doesn't need to be. All you need to do is take a step, one thing at a time. I...
Have you seen the new Fruttare? Is it just fruit and milk?
I always get excited when I see a new product advertised on TV or on billboards outside corner stores / delis. I often wonder, will they get it right this time? Will this manufacturer be true to its marketing and really deliver on its promise of natural real food? ...
Ski Di’Lite is it practically perfect?
Ski Di'Lite is it practically perfect? Nestlé's Ski has just relaunched its Ski Di'Lite range with 25% less sugar, jumping on the anti sugar bandwagon. The new campaign is very clever and endearing focusing on Australian mums trying to do their best in raising their...