Would you like some extra money over the holidays? Perhaps you are paying more for some foods because of the label. Check out the 6 questions on this quiz and don’t buy a food just because it makes a claim that a similar food doesn’t.
With the holiday season upon us, many consumers will be preparing food for family and friends. When you go to the grocery store and select food, how well do you really know your food labels? A survey of over 1,200 Nebraskans was conducted on how people think and feel about their food. Food labels were identified as the major information source by almost 64% of respondents. This work was done as a part of our Consumer Confidence team which works to find ways to inform people about food production. Are you an able food label reader? Do you know the answers to these questions? (Answers at the end of this article.)
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- A label box of cereal starts like this: “Ingredients: Whole wheat, brown sugar, molasses….”
Which of these ingredients is present in the largest amount by weight in this food? a. Whole wheat b. Brown sugar …
My husband and I enjoy eating healthy foods, but they must taste good and be quick to prepare.