Does Australia use cal or kJ? Decoding nutritional energy labels
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In 1988, Australia officially adopted kilojoules as the standard metric for measuring food energy, replacing the traditional calorie system. This transition was part of the national metrication process, making kilojoules (kJ) the legally required unit for all packaged food and menu labelling, although the term 'calories' is still frequently used in conversation.
