1. Food Product Name
Name(s)

2. Introduction
Describe the food product you chose.
Include a picture

3. Nutrition Label Describe the nutritional value of the food product
Include a picture of the nutrition label

4. Ingredients
List the ingredients, or include a picture of the ingredients portion of the label
Highlight or underline the ingredient you chose to focus on

5. Highlighted Ingredient
Common name
Chemical name
Chemical formula
List the elements in the compound
Molecular weight
Source of the ingredient (naturally occurring, made in a lab, or other)
Purpose of the ingredient in the food product (flavoring, coloring, vitamin, sweetener, etc.)
Does the ingredient have uses outside of the food industry?

6. Ingredient Safety
Conduct research online to determine if your ingredient is safe for human consumption
If you find conflicting reports present evidence from both sides of the argument
Give your opinion on whether or not you think it is safe based on the evidence.
Are you going to continue to buy and consume this food product?

7. Resources
List websites you used to find your information