Hi friends! Here are some food labeling tricks I want to share with you.
Nutritional value of food
Nutritional information labels are often displayed as a panel or grid on the back or side of the package.
This type of label includes energy information expressed in kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ) for fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugar, protein, salt, minerals and vitamins.
It can also provide additional information on certain nutrients, such as fiber. All nutritional information is usually provided per 100 grams.
If proteins, fats or carbohydrates in a product do not exceed 2% of the average daily requirement of an adult, their amount is not indicated on the label.
How do you know if your food is high in fat, saturated fat, sugar, or salt?
Total fat
- High: More than 17.5 grams of fat per 100 grams
- Low: 3 g fat or less per 100 g
Saturated fat
- High: More than 5 g of saturated fat per 100 g
- Low: 1.5 g saturated fat or less per 100 g
Sugar
- High: More than 22.5 g total sugar per 100 g
- Low: 5 g total sugar or less per 100 g
Salt
- High: More than 1.5 grams of salt per 100 grams (or 0.6 grams of sodium)
- Low: 0.3 g salt or less per 100 g (or 0.1 g sodium)
EAC - (Eurasian Conformity) "Eurasian conformity". This sign marks products that have passed the inspection of the Customs Union, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and those that come from abroad.
Traffic Light Nutritional Information Labels
Most major supermarkets and many food manufacturers also display nutrient information on the front of pre-packaged foods. This is very useful when you want to compare different food items at a glance.
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In short, the more greens on the label, the healthier the choice. If you buy food that says everything or is mostly green on the label, you immediately know that it is a healthier choice.
Manufacturers now label products on a voluntary basis. But after the approval of GOST, this procedure with a "traffic light" will become mandatory.
Be sure to look at the shelf life and sale of products.