Learn More About Over 100 Ingredients Commonly Found on Food Labels
Food labels have long been difficult to decipher. The US government has taken some steps in the right direction , but there is still a lot of confusion when it comes to some of the terms used on product packaging. This pictorial guide will help you understand what these chemical ingredients are actually for.
With all the acids, phosphates, sulfates, extracts, carbonates, and chlorides in food, it can be difficult to figure out what you are actually putting into your body. Of course, the label says what’s inside, but what does it all do? In case you’re curious, this expansive infographic from C + R Research reveals it all. You will find out the purpose of over 100 common ingredients, as well as their origins. The graph also shows in which foods you are most likely to find each ingredient. And the more you know about an ingredient, the less you need to worry about things as a consumer. For example, if the word “ acesulfame potassium ” appears on the product label, this may raise an alarm at first. But not if you know it’s an FDA-approved, non-nutritive, artificial sweetener found in most drinks, baked goods, and even maple syrup. You can check out the entire visual guide below.
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