No added preservatives, no artificial flavours, no added colours, and no unacceptable additives in out food.
Our Ingredients
Fresh Coriander
Grilled Chicken
Brown Rice
Wholegrain brown rice is source of magnesium which is important for healthy muscles and B Vitamins thiamine (B1) and niacin (B3) that help fuel our body*. Brown rice can be ordered as a side or a custom option in our Bowls, Burritos and Enchiladas. * As part of a healthy and varied diet magnesium is necessary for normal muscle function, thiamine contributes to normal energy production and niacin is necessary for normal energy release from food. Did you know? Replacing refined grains for wholegrains may help reduce inflammation in the body.
Black Beans
Black beans are a nutrition powerhouse – not only are they a good source of protein, fibre, and low GI carbohydrates they also contain magnesium, iron, and thiamine (B1) that help combat tiredness and make sure we have energy to power through the day*. At GYG our black beans are cooked with onion, tomato paste, salt, jalapenos, and oil. You can find black beans in our Burrito, Bowl, Enchilada, Nachos and they can be ordered as a side. *As part of a balanced and varied diet, magnesium and iron help reduce tiredness and fatigue and thiamine contributes to normal energy production.
Ground Beef (Mince)
Chorizo
Sourdough Toast
Guacamole
Made fresh in our restaurants daily from the perfect balance of fresh avocado, fresh tomato, fresh Spanish onion, fresh coriander, lemon juice and salt. It's a great way to add extra vegetables to your meal and pump up the Vitamin C. Vitamin C is important for making collagen, the protein that helps keep our skin firm and elastic*. * As part of a healthy and varied diet Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Sautéed Vegetables
Pulled Pork
Jack Cheese
Natural cheese made with non-animal rennet and no added preservatives. Cheese is a great natural source of calcium. Cheese is an ingredient in our Burrito, Bowl , Enchilada, Cali Burrito, Nachos, Nacho Fries, Hard Taco, Soft Taco, $3 Taco, Kids Nachos, Kids Burrito, Quesadilla, Quesadilla Plus, Brekkie Burrito, Scrambled Eggs, Brekkie Taco, Brekkie Quesadilla, Brekkie Quesadilla Plus. Did you know? More than half of Australians aged two years and over are not getting enough calcium in their diet.
Chipotle Mayo
Corn
Fresh corn hand cut straight off the cob. It’s a source of fibre, naturally low in fat and sugar and a source of vitamin C. Corn is used as a part of our Sauteed vegetables filling. Did you know? Corn is considered a whole grain. It has naturally high levels of resistant starch a type of dietary fibre that is important for gut health and that may also help us feel fuller for longer.
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs naturally contain 13 essential nutrients. They are one of the few foods that are a naturally high source of vitamin D. Vitamin has many important functions including in our immune system*. We use free range eggs in our Brekkie Burrito, Scrambled Eggs and Brekkie Taco. * As part of a healthy and varied diet Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Cucumber
Shredded Beef Brisket
We get that melt-in-your-mouth goodness by slow-cooking brisket until tender. We season with our Guerrero marinade to give it a full flavour and hand-pull. We suggest trying our Shredded Beef Brisket with our Roasted Jalapeno Salsa to keep it mild, or our Smoky Chipotle Salsa for a bit more spice.
Capsicum
Naturally low in Calories, fat, and sugar and high in vitamin C. Vitamin C helps our bodies absorb iron* and is great to pair with plant sources of iron such as legumes where iron may be less available for our bodies to absorb. Capsicum is used as a part of our Sauteed vegetables filling. * As part of a healthy and varied diet Vitamin C contributes to iron absorption from food.
Mesculin Mix
Avocado
Avocados are well known as being a great source of good fats, but they also contain niacin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. This bundle of nutrients helps you to stay on game by supporting your mental function and combating fatigue*. Avocadoes are used in our famous Guacamole and Avocado on toast. * As part of a healthy and varied diet niacin, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Jalapeño
Fresh jalapeños are a great source of Vitamin C, with one pepper containing over one-third of the daily intake. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect the cells in our body from damage*. *As part of a healthy and varied diet Vitamin C contributes to cell protection from free radical damage.
Onion
Fresh onions, sliced and diced in our restaurants daily. Onions can be found in our Salsa station, Pico de gallo and in the Sautéed vegetables filling. Did you know? Onions contain prebiotics, a special type of fibre, that help feed the good bacteria in our guts. These good bacteria make up part of our gut microbiome, a community of microorganisms that not only help our gut run smoothly and support our immunity but may have a role in everything from our mood to our weight.
Tomato
Fresh Australian tomatoes, high in essential antioxidant Vitamin C which is important for keeping our immune system healthy and fighting off free radicals*. Tomatoes are used in our Pico de gallo and Tomato Brekkie quesadilla. * As part of a healthy and varied diet Vitamin C contributes to normal immune system function and cell protection from free radical damage.
Roasted Jalapeño Salsa
Made with jalapeño and poblano chillies and seasoned with coriander, cumin, oregano, and black pepper this will add a mild kick to your meal. We use Roasted Jalapeño Salsa in our Jalapeño Ketchup and can be ordered as an extra from our salsa station. Did you know? As well as providing beneficial plant chemicals like antioxidants and capsaicin chillies are also a source of good old-fashioned vitamins and minerals such as, Vitamin C and potassium
Hash Brown
Hard Shell Taco
Frying Oil
Mushrooms
Source of fibre, Vitamins riboflavin (B2) and niacin (B3) as well as the essential mineral selenium. Selenium is important for your immune system as well as healthy hair and nails* – keeping you shining inside and out! Mushrooms are used as a part of our Sauteed vegetables filling. * As part of a healthy and varied diet selenium is necessary for normal immune system function and contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails.
Habanero
Made with red jalapeno and habanero chillies this salsa is sure to spice things up it can be ordered as an extra from our salsa station. Did you know? Chillies get the spicy or hot sensation from a natural chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin has received a lot of attention for its potential health benefits including helping reducing appetite, boosting metabolism, and reducing inflammation.
Dulce de Leche
Hot Sauce
Made with four different chilli peppers - Chipotle, Arbol, Ancho, and Guajillo our GYG hot sauce takes any meal from mild to spicy Hot sauce is used on all spicy variants of all main menu items. Did you know? Research has shown that people who eat chilli may live longer than those who don’t.
Jalapeño Ketchup
Ketchup spiced with our roasted jalapeño salsa to give a rich tomato flavour with a mild spicy flavour and roasted notes. Jalapeño Ketchup is used in our Brekkie Taco and can be ordered as a side or extra as dipping sauce for fries. Did you know? Lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, is absorbed easier by your body from cooked tomato products such as sauces.
Tomatillo Salsa
Our tomatillo salsa is made with tomatillos, onion, poblano chilli, coriander, and garlic. It is an ingredient in our Burrito, Bowl, Enchilada, Cali Burrito, Nachos, Nacho Fries, Hard, Taco, Soft Taco, Brekkie Taco. Did you know? Tomatillos are from the same plant family as the goldenberry and groundcherry. These ancient superfoods contain special plant chemicals called withanolides known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Tomatillos are also a great source of Vitamin C, niacin, and potassium.
Fries
Pico de Gallo
Made fresh in our restaurants daily from the perfect balance of fresh tomato, fresh Spanish onion, fresh coriander, lemon juice and salt. It a great way to add extra vegetables to your meal and pump up the Vitamin C. Vitamin C is important for making collagen, the protein that helps keep our skin firm and elastic*. We use pico on our Burrito, Bowl, Enchilada, Cali Burrito, Nachos, Nacho Fries, Hard Taco, Soft Taco, Chimi Shredded Mushroom Taco, Salad, Queso Fries (Mild and Spicy), Quesadilla Plus, Breakfast Burrito, Scrambled Eggs, Brekkie Taco, Breakfast Quesadilla Plus, Guacamole. * As part of a healthy and varied diet Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
Smoky Chipotle
Made with chipotle, red jalapeno, ancho, and guajillo chillies along with black pepper, bay leaf and oregano this smoky salsa gives a little extra heat with slight sweet notes. Smoky Chipotle Salsa is used in our Chipotle Mayo and can be ordered as an extra from our salsa station. Did you know? Red chillies contain more antioxidants than green chillies. Antioxidants have many benefits in our body including reducing inflammation and helping to protect from disease.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
At GYG we believe in real food, made fresh, using only the best ingredients. As part of our commitment to Clean we will always provide transparency to you about what is in our food.
Unacceptable Additives
Like you, we are concerned about the safety and health impacts of all the nasties in a lot of modern food. That’s why we have developed a list of unacceptable additives that we have banned from GYG’s food. At GYG you won’t find many additives in our food, but when additives are necessary we’ll explain why, and what they are.
Clean Food Timeline
Since 2016 we have been reviewing our menu to ensure that every ingredient in our food is totally Clean. Alongside our amazing suppliers, this has meant tireless work updating some of our most iconic products like tortillas, cheese and marinades to eliminate ingredients that didn’t meet our strict criteria.
Audit of All GYG Ingredients
A comprehensive ingredient audit was conducted by an independent nutritionist. Our unacceptable Additives list was developed and work began on transitioning to a 100% Clean food menu.
May 2016
Stage 1: Preservative Free Tortillas, Corn Chips & Hard Tacos
Began an in-store trial of Mission Tortillas with Preservative 282 (calcium propionate) removed and salt reduced.
Aug 2016
Began Sourcing a Clean Fry & Seasoning
We commenced the process to source a fry and seasoning free from preservatives found in many fries.
Sep 2016
Removed Preservatives
We removed preservatives, reduced salt and sugar in Mojo de Ajo.
Oct 2016
Removed More Preservatives
Removed preservatives, reduced salt and sugar in Smoky Chipotle, Habanero, Marinades and Salsas.
Oct 2016
Reworked Rice Recipe
Reduced salt and completely removed sugar from rice.
Oct 2016
Stage 1: Cheese
Began investigating possible solutions for a preservative free cheese, aiming to remove preservative 200 (sorbic acid).
Oct 2016
Stage 1: Churros
Removed artificial colour 110 (sunset yellow) from Dulce de Leche sauce.
Jan 2017
Clean Vegetable Stock
Rolled out Clean vegetable stock nationally, removing flavour enhancers.
Feb 2017
Stage 2: Preservative Free Tortilla, Corn Chips and Hard Tacos
Reformulating tortilla to remove antioxidant 320 (Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)).
Mar 2017
Launched New Canola and Sunflower Blend Oil
In line with the launch of fries, GYG launched a new Canola and Sunflower blend oil (BHA Free).
Mar 2017
Chipotle Mayo Update
Removed antioxidant BHA from our Chipotle Mayo.
Apr 2017
Stage 2: Churros
Removed artificial flavours from our Churros.
Jun 2017
Less Processed Marinades and Salsas
Switched to a new less processed marinades and salsas made with fresh product direct from Mexico.
Aug 2017
Launch Preservative Free Ground Beef (Mince)
Launch Preservative Free Ground Beef (Mince) as a filling.
Nov 2018
Clean is The New Healthy!
Clean is the New Healthy. In Australia, after a 3 year journey GYG announced our food menu is 100% clean, which means: no added preservatives, no added colours, no artificial flavours, and no unacceptable additives in our food!
Sep 2019
Launched Clean Quesadillas
Quesadillas are back! GYG launched our new build and Clean Quesadillas!
May 2020
Launched Chocolate Sauce
A clean chocolate dipping sauce made from pure chocolate.
Feb 2022
Clean is the New Healthy!
Clean is the New Healthy! After a number of years, GYG Singapore announced our food is 100% clean, which means: no added preservatives, no added colours, no artificial flavours and no unacceptable additives in our food.
Aug 2024