Jensens Organic Products


Frequently Asked Questions


Where can I buy Jensens Organic foods?

Currently most Jensens Organic products are available at selected Coles and Woolworth's supermarkets. We would like all stores to carry all our products but unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. We recommend you express your interest in a particular product to your local store manager if they do not stock the desired product.

Why does organic food sometimes cost more?

Prices for organic foods reflect the true costs of growing quality chemical free foods. Conventional farming may produce cheaper food, however there may be health, social or environmental costs that are hidden. Organically produced foods must meet stricter regulations than conventional farming which may be more labour and management intensive. Farming also tends to be on a smaller scale.

Do I need to keep Jensens Organic products in the fridge?

Only after opening. The natural acidity of Jensens Organic product act as natural preservatives and will keep the products perfect until opening or the nominated Best Before date. After that please refrigerate.

How long can I keep my Jensens Organic products for?

All jars are marked with a Best Before date. This date should be adhered to. Jensens Organic products will last up to this date in the pantry. Once opened however they should be refrigerated and used within 3 months for spices and 3 days for salsas and pasta sauces.

I have allergies. Can I eat Jensens Organic products?

All our products are gluten free and free of the main allergens that Australians have difficulties with. Please however always check the label before consuming. New recipes may be required in the future to take advantages of new organic ingredients and new ways to improve our products.

How do I use Jensens Organic Spices?

Just spoon them straight from the jars directly into your cooking whenever you would normally add spices or whenever the recipe dictates it. Just replace your old spices with Jensens Organic.

How much Jensens Organic Spices should I use?

As little or as much as you like. The intensity of flavour is your choice. For a mild dish, add a little chilli. For a hot dish, add a lot!

Why are some ingredients imported?

Jensen’s Choice Foods is an Australian owned company and where possible we like to use Australian ingredients. This is not always possible due to seasonal concerns, availability of organic ingredients and the high quality of ingredients required.

What is Jensen’s Choice Foods doing to reduce its environmental impact?

Jensen’s Choice Foods is concerned with the impact we have on our environment. From June 2004 to June 2007, the company reduced water consumption by 35 % in absolute terms and 51% per unit produced. Jensen’s Choice Foods has a water management plan in place to further reduce usage.
Jensen's Choice Foods have upgraded their condensate return to reduce energy used by the steam generator. Where possible, parts of packaging are being reused and unusable plastic and cardboard is being baled for recycling. The company is a signatory to the National Packaging Covenant.

Jensen's Choice Foods is progressively changing our vehicles to more energy efficient diesel powered units - now 75% complete, and are currently undertaking an audit to find ways of further reducing our energy use, be that through reduction of overall energy or through alternative energy sources.