Portion Size
Literature
- No portion size guidelines for chips were found in the literature
Surveys
- 1998 Survey
Average portion size for independent outlets: 326g (range 119 - 749g).
- 2007 Survey
Average portion size for independent outlets: 437g. This is 33% more than reported in the 1998 survey.
Workshop Discussion
- If you use a standard portion of 330g you would get 3 portions per 1 kg of chips.
- A standard sized scoop could be developed to help operators with this recommended portion size.
- The financial benefits of providing consistent 330g portions could be demonstrated to operators using an interactive training website.
* A standard portion size will give consistency across outlets so consumers will know what they are buying when they order a scoop.
Standard
Serve a recommended scoop size (or less)
1 scoop = approximately 330g (3 serves per kg).
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