where food comes from

Question 1

how does food labelling affect food choice?

Answer 1

• provide consumers with nutritional info to allow them to make decisions based on the fat, sugar, salt or fibre content (useful for those with health conditions and need to monitor intake)
• those with allergies rely on it to ensure it is safe for them
• provides info on how the food is stored, cooked and prepared as intended
• helps consumers to see which product is best value for money
• provides info on animal welfare and environmental issues (so can choose based on ethical beliefs)
• allows people to avoid certain ingredients based on religious/ cultural beliefs
• gives info on food’s origin - traceability- informed choices
• etc etc

Question 2

what must food labels have

Answer 2

• manufacturer’s contact details
• name and description of product
• ingredients list (in descending order)
• weight or volume
• nutritional profile
• country of origin
• allergy/ dietary info
• how to store and cook it
• shelf life/ use by date
• batch code

Question 3

why is food labelling important

Answer 3

so that the consumer knows that the product they are buying is as it is stated
also useful for consumers when choosing between different products and it has an aesthetic appeal as the label and packaging can attract consumers

Question 4

what is primary processing

Answer 4

the conversion of raw materials into food commodities
e.g. milling of wheat grain into flour

Question 5

what is secondary processing

Answer 5

converting primary processed foods into other food products
e.g. flour into biscuits