Methodology
How we score products on Australian shelves, where our data comes from, and why transparency matters - all built around FSANZ-aligned standards.
How We Score
The full scoring methodology — four dimensions, category weighting, and how the 0–100 number is calculated.
Our Sources
FSANZ, EFSA, WHO, IARC, FDA, and peer-reviewed journals. Every source we rely on, listed and explained.
Review Process
How products enter the database, how the pipeline triages and reviews data, and the honest limits of scoring at scale.
Updates & Changelog
A record of every meaningful change to scoring rules, data sources, and category calibrations.
Data Accuracy & Corrections
How users and brands can report issues, and how we handle corrections.
Overview
Every Australian product in our database receives a score from 0 (lowest) to 100 (highest). The score is generated by a multi-factor model that evaluates ingredient quality, additive safety, nutritional profile, and processing level.
Scores are calculated relative to category and tuned to Australian shelves. A score of 75 for a breakfast cereal reflects that product's standing among all breakfast cereals sold here in Australia - not a generic global benchmark.
Our methodology is grounded in Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) guidelines, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and peer-reviewed nutritional science. For the full breakdown, start with How We Score.