The origin
Every ingredient has a place and a grower behind it. Provenance tells you where the story of your dish begins.
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The kitchen
Composition, preparation and craftsmanship bring out the character of ingredients. Oils, sauces and toppings are part of the story too.
Your choice
Explore ingredients, nutritional values and allergens. Make a choice that reflects your taste and preferences.
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Example dish
One dish, an open story.
See how information accompanies a dish. The photograph is illustrative; this is not an available menu item or a verified recipe.
Ingredients
A published dish lists its full recipe, including oil, dressing, sauces and toppings. The composition of this stock photograph has not been verified.
Provenance
Verified producer, growing region and supplier details appear here for each ingredient. No provenance has been established for this example.
Nutritional values
An actual menu shows substantiated values per 100 grams and, where available, per portion. No values or nutritional colours are invented for this example.
Allergens
Allergens and cross-contact are listed separately. A photograph cannot tell you whether a dish is suitable for an allergy. Always ask the kitchen to confirm.
Nutritional profile
A closer look at your plate.
Nutritional colours provide general information. They are not personal health advice.
What the colours tell you
The colours compare the amounts of fat, saturated fat, total sugars and salt using the British nutrition labelling method. They do not assess disease, allergy safety or individual health.
Green: low · amber: medium · red: high · grey: unknown. Portions over 100 grams may produce a higher classification. Energy, protein and fibre are shown as quantities.
The comparison uses the British nutrition labelling method as a transparent reference. This is not an official Nutri-Score or an individual health score.
| Nutrient | Low per 100 g | High per 100 g | High per portion larger than 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat | ≤ 3 | > 17.5 | > 21 |
| Saturated fat | ≤ 1.5 | > 5 | > 6 |
| Total sugars | ≤ 5 | > 22.5 | > 27 |
| Salt | ≤ 0.3 | > 1.5 | > 1.8 |
Values between low and high fall in the medium range. Drinks do not receive dish colours in this version. Missing data is never filled in as zero or green.
UK Department of Health · method and thresholds ↗From ingredients to understandable context
This explanation concerns nutrition in general. The restaurant menu does not predict an individual's diagnosis, symptoms or treatment outcome.
Fat and fat quality
Fat provides energy and is needed by cells. The type of fat matters: unsaturated fats are generally preferable to saturated fats. The colour for total fat therefore does not tell the whole story.
Total and free sugars
The menu shows total sugars. These are not the same as free or added sugars. The WHO recommends limiting free sugars; the total sugar figure does not predict an individual's blood glucose response.
Salt
High sodium intake from salt is associated with higher blood pressure. The amount per portion helps you place the dish within your overall eating pattern.
Fibre and variety
Whole grains, vegetables, fruit and pulses provide dietary fibre. Consider variety across your overall diet; a single dish is not a measure of your gut health.
Energy and protein
Energy needs vary from person to person. Proteins provide building blocks for muscles and enzymes, among other things. The menu shows quantities; your individual needs require additional context.
Food acidity and reflux
The acidity of food is different from the pH of your blood. Some foods can trigger reflux symptoms in some people. That does not make a dish generally ‘acidifying’ for the body.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center — The alkaline diet: What you need to know ↗
Mucus and individual symptoms
A coating or thick sensation in the throat does not prove increased mucus production. It does not provide a basis for a reliable mucus score for each ingredient. Recurring symptoms require individual assessment.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy — Milk, Mucus and Cough ↗
Allergens remain separate
Check the allergens present, specific nuts and cereals, and possible cross-contact separately. A green nutrition colour or a vegan recipe does not guarantee that a dish is safe for your allergy.
Provenance stays visible
The restaurant lists all ingredients and sub-ingredients, the supplier, producer where known, country, region, preparation and allergens. DBE reviews the source file before publication. A recipe change withdraws the previous publication until the new version has been reviewed.
Local or organic provenance is not, in itself, evidence of a medical effect. Physical symptoms and medical data are not combined with restaurant, loyalty or Odoo administration.
Country, language and review
For the Netherlands and Portugal, DBE reviews the nutrition source, allergen information, colour presentation and any claims for each restaurant and recipe version. Other countries require a separate review. A method from another country does not confer local certification.
N.V.A.W.A.: Allergens in unpacked foods ↗
Diário da República — Decreto-Lei n.º26/2016 ↗
European Commission — Nutrition and Health Claims ↗
Blue Credits reward according to the programme rules; the nutrition colour does not determine rewards, prices, membership or medical treatment.
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Your preferences, at the table.
Browse the current restaurant menu and filter by declared allergens. Discuss your selection and any changes with the kitchen before ordering.
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We are preparing personalised menu selection at participating restaurants and DBE wellness venues: choose ahead, receive a suggestion and make changes yourself. Dietary preferences are shared only with your consent. Full or partial Blue Credits payment will become available once the programme is connected; a credits request is currently neither a payment nor an order.
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