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Food Labelling
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All the ingredients found in the product must be listed in the list of ingredients from descending order according to weight. In other words, the ingredient that is first on the list is present in the product in the largest proportion. The ingredient listed last is present in the least proportion.What is the difference between a ‘use by date’ and an ‘expiry date’?
The ‘use by date’ is given purely for health and safety reasons. Those perishable goods such as dairy, meat, fish with carry a ‘use by date’ and must not be sold or used beyond this date.
The ‘best before’ date refers to the quality of food. The food should remain of good quality up until that date, as long as it is stored in the recommended way. Beyond that date, the product will still remain safe to eat, however the taste, nutritional value and quality of the food might be compromised.
Nutrition claims on labels
Nutrition claims on labels are not always what they seem.- Cholesterol Free: Cholesterol can only be found in animal products and not plant products. It is therefore false advertising when plant based foods state cholesterol free. The label leads you into thinking you are purchasing a healthier product;
- No added sugar: Check the label, fruit sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses are considered a sugar.
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