Q1 What is the Heart Foundation Tick?

A1 The Tick is the Heart Foundation's guide to help people make healthier food choices quickly and easily. Whether it's food on the supermarket shelf, or grabbing a quick bite out for lunch or dinner, the Tick is your independent guide to healthier choices. For more information go to www.thetick.com.au.

Q2 What is the criteria for the National Heart Foundation?

A2 Peppercorn Food Company branded products have been given the Heart Foundation Tick of approval for meeting their strict standards for saturated and trans fats and sodium.

Q3 What is the best way to cook Peppercorn sausages?

A3 Slowly and do not prick the skins as they act as steam jackets locking in the natural juices and flavours. Cook them thoroughly.

Q4 Are all products peanut free?

A4 Definitely. There is not a nut of any kind in our premises.

Q5 I am allergic to wheat. Can I eat your sausages and burgers?

A5 Yes. All Peppercorn Food Company branded products are Gluten Free. We use rice flour which is gluten free to help bind all of our fresh ingredients.

Q6 Can I freeze Peppercorn?

A6 Yes, but we recommend using the frozen products within three months.

Q7 What is coeliac disease?

A7 An intolerance to any foods with gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, rye and oats.

Q8 Are your trays biodegradable?

A8 All of the Peppercorn Food Company sausages and burgers trays are 100% biodegradable and compostable. Don’t chuck it, compost it!

Q9 Is Peppercorn Food Company Australian?

A9 Yes, we are 100% Australian owned. All of our products are made from Australian grown meat and fresh produce.

Q10 Can I put frozen product in the microwave?

A10 Yes.

Q11 Why are sausages called bangers?!

A11 During WWI, sausages contained so much water they exploded when fried, with a bang!