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Labelling food products.  

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LABELLING All food packaging has labels on it. Some are to persuade us to buy the product and some are there by law. I am going to look at what there is on a label and why it is there. Why do we package food? There are labels on food packets so that we have information about the product we are buying or just looking at. By law, food labels must include information about the contents. Labelling can also be used in marketing. The pack displays the product on the shelf and might help draw attention to the buyer. Packaging helps to prevent odour from one product getting into other foods. Packaging enables manufacturers to convey a great deal of useful information to customers. Pre-pakaged food must give the following information on the label- * Name of food * List of ingredients (unless nothing added) * Instructions for use * Storage instructions * Use by date or best...

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