Food Labelling Explorations

Detailed Label Breakdowns

Explore comprehensive guides on understanding specific elements of UK food labels. Each article provides in-depth information on how to interpret particular aspects of food labelling and nutrition information presentation.

Decoding the Mandatory UK Nutrition Information Panel

Complete explanation of energy values, macronutrients, salt, and all mandatory elements on UK food labels.

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How Reference Intake Percentages Are Calculated

Understanding RI values for different nutrients and how percentages are determined for an average adult consumer.

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Understanding the Traffic Light Front-of-Pack System

How colour coding works, what red, amber, and green indicate, and how to use traffic lights for product comparison.

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Ingredients List Order and What It Reveals

Why ingredients are listed by weight, how to identify additives and allergens, and what ingredient order reveals about composition.

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Legal Meaning of Common Nutrition and Health Claims

Definitions of claims such as low fat, light, reduced sugar, and source of fibre as defined in UK labelling regulations.

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Comparing Products Using Per 100 g Values

How to use consistent units for fair product comparison and why per 100 g comparison is more reliable than per-portion values.

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