Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
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Chapter 2, Problem 13SC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Whether the food labels must name the ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight and in ordinary language.
Introduction:
The ingredient declaration is the most important element in the information panel. It is mandatory to list all the ingredients on the information panel.
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C. Expiration date
D. The ingredient list
The only vitamins that must appear on a food label are vitamins C and A.
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