Others need more ingredients. Nutrition and diet benefits Labels give other valuable information, too. Nutrition labeling must appear on all fortified foods and all foods which make a nutritional claim. Many other foods carry nutrition labeling, too. Nutrition information includes calories, amount of protein, carbohydrates and fats and percentages of seven vitamins and minerals needed for health and well being.
Most shoppers are concerned about the quality of the food they buy.
The concept of open dating gives you a general guide to product use. After that date, the item must be pulled from regular sale. To get the best results from food products, shop carefully. Read labels and transport and store foods properly. For more information on reading food labels contact your local county Extension office.