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FUN WITH FOOD LABELS

What is required on a food label? Food’s name Food’s weight Company name and address that manufactures, packages, or distributes the food A description of the product that may include something about its taste, health claims, suggestions on how to serve the food, recipes, etc. Cooking instructions “Nutrition Facts” - found on most food labels

Food's Name: This is also known as the “STATEMENT OF IDENTITY” The name should be located on the principal display panel, or PDP, which is the portion of the package that is most likely to be seen by the person buying the product.

Food's Weight: The amount of the product that the container holds is also known as the “NET QUANTITY STATEMENT” This should also be located on the principal display panel. NOTE: The ingredients in the package are also listed by weight. The earlier it is listed, the more abundant it is in the product.

Name and address: This should be located on the information panel. Food labels must list: Name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. Unless the name given is the actual manufacturer, it must be accompanied by a qualifying phrase which states the firm's relation to the product, e.g., "manufactured for" or "distributed by." Street address if the firm name and address are not listed in a current city directory or telephone book; City or town; State (or country, if outside the United States); and ZIP code (or mailing code used in countries other than the United States).

WHY? To send the company compliments for the product. To send the company complaints about the product. To ask the company questions about the product. To make a request to the company.

Description: Something about its taste Health claims Suggestions for serving the product Recipes that include the product

WHY? To provide the consumer with information on how the product might taste in case that person has not tried the product previously. To provide the consumer with possible health benefits from the ingredients within the product. To provide the consumer with a variety of ideas on how to serve the food. To provide the consumer with a variety of ways to use the product rather than the way it might normally be used.

Cooking Instructions: This includes basic instructions on how to heat or cook the product within the package. The following is an example of an actual label with cooking instructions.

Nutrition Facts: This is an example of an actual label with the nutrition facts.