How these criteria apply to general and specialised food products is explained in sections 3 and 4 of this guidance. 2.3 The meaning of ‘food of a kind used for human consumption’ Compressed fruit bars and other items of prepared dried fruit confectionery that are sweet to the taste If you’re supplying food in the course of catering you should read VAT Notice 709/1: catering and take-away food. 3.1 Basic foodstuffs

Greggs Outlets have sprung up around England, Scotland and Wales, but it's the baker's home region that has the most. Food. Kids with a cold may not feel as hungry as usual, so look for ways to give them calories and fluids. Smoothies and soups are two good options. These products are often supplied in liquid form or as a powder meant to be made up into a liquid. They include parenteral products, (products given intravenously). Provided the product is designed to meet nutritional needs, and not provide treatment for any medical condition, they can be zero-rated, subject to the normal rules and exceptions. Foods in liquid form, intended to build patients up, are zero-rated as food since they fall outside the definition of a beverage. 4.4 Diabetic and hypoallergenic products Where, however, you supply together a minor standard-rated item with a main zero-rated food item you can treat the supply as a single supply of the main zero-rated item where the standard-rated item:Common cold medications sometimes include a combination of these medications. If you’re using one, be sure to read the label and understand what you’re taking so you don’t accidentally take more than you should of any one class of drug. Cereal bars, whether or not coated with chocolate, with the exception of bars which qualify as cakes If your doctor diagnoses a cold, you’ll likely only need to treat your symptoms until the virus has had a chance to run its course. These treatments can include using over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, staying hydrated, and getting plenty of rest. any item of sweetened prepared food, other than cakes and non-chocolate biscuits, which is normally eaten with the fingers

So armed with a fiver we headed into what would be an oasis of pastries for any self-respecting Greggs fan.The tempura egg at Marugame Udon, London E1: ‘Yes, it’s a battered boiled egg, but how did I live without this for so long?’ Standard-rated confectionery includes chocolates, sweets and candies, chocolate biscuits and any other ‘items of sweetened prepared food which is normally eaten with the fingers.’ Items of sweetened prepared food do not need to have added sweetening if they are inherently sweet, for example, certain fruit and cereal bar products. Cakes including sponges, fruit cakes, meringues, commemorative cakes such as a wedding, anniversary or birthday cakes Appetite suppressants are not food, and must be standard-rated, whether supplied in pill, powder or other form. However, you can zero rate a genuine slimmers’ food product that contains an appetite suppressant, for example soups containing cellulose, provided that product is still obviously food and is meant to take the place of a ‘normal’ food equivalent in the slimmer’s daily food intake. 4.6 Sports products Further information can be found in VAT Notice 709/1: catering and take-away food. 2.2 Food not supplied in the course of catering

Standard rating applies to any product falling within the general definition of confectionery even when that product is intended to meet the special nutritional needs of athletes. 4.6.4 CreatineMost food of a kind used for human consumption (read paragraph 2.3 of this guidance) is zero-rated. There are, however, some exceptions as follows: You must always standard rate The 1970s were, of course, tough economic times, as they are today. With a cost of living crisis set to worsen, and Greggs likely to raise its own prices, more may be searching for outlet stores to enjoy a treat while making ends meet. What is a Greggs Outlet?

Hemilia H. (2017). Zinc lozenges and the common cold: A meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of zinc dosage. Flavourings for milk shakes (except preparations and extracts of cocoa or coffee, which are zero-rated) flavour enhancers such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), ribonucleotides and hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP) Tiralongo E, et al. (2016). Elderberry supplementation reduces cold duration and symptoms in air-travellers: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Ritz T, et al. (2019). Beetroot juice supplementation for the prevention of cold symptoms associated with stress: A proof-of-concept study.