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British Turkey
Look out for the Quality British Turkey mark, alongside the familiar farm assured Red Tractor logo with the Union Flag on packs - your guarantee you are buying turkey farmed in the UK to high standards of food safety, traceability and animal welfare.
British Turkey helps keep food miles down as all the turkeys are reared in the UK and travel less from farm to supermarket.
By buying turkey with the Quality British Turkey mark you are actively supporting British farmers and UK industry.
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Turkey breast is low in fat and low in saturated fat. Experts agree that a low fat diet is helpful in maintaining a healthy weight.
Turkey is also :
- A good source of protein which is essential for growth and repair. A 100g serving of turkey can be enjoyed regularly as a contribution to the guideline daily amount for protein of 45g (100g turkey breast contains 27.7g protein).
- low in fat - 100g of grilled turkey breast meat without skin has just 124 calories and 1.4g fat. It also has just 0.47g sat fat.
- You can save on the amount of saturated fat you consume simply by swapping the meat in your favourite recipes for turkey. For example, if you use turkey mince instead of beef mince in spaghetti bolognese you can save up to 50% saturated fat! Compare other dishes using our sat fat calculator www.britishturkey.co.uk
- Turkey thigh and breast are a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including niacin for a healthy nervous system, Vitamin B6 for healthy blood cell formation, Phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth and selenium for a healthy immune system.
*Independent research |
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