Food Labelling Flashcards
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Q
What 7 things need to be on a label by law
A
Shelflife Instructions for use Name of food Ingredients Storage Name and address of manufacture Quanyity / weight
1
Q
What does food labelling help you do
A
Choose what food u want
Know what the product is
2
Q
Name 3 types of packaging and their reasons
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Jar: resealable recyclable clear
Can: recyclable longer shelf life
Vacum packing : air removed them sealed
3
Q
Traffic light labelling
Red =
Yellow=
Green=
A
Red = high in fat sugar salt Yellow= medium fat sugar salt Green= low in fat sugar and salt
4
Q
What other useful information can food labels have?
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Serving suggestions, recycle information, allergy information, artificial information, added nutrients, calories per pack, barcode, guarantee and points or prizes