LABEL

BAHASA INGGRIS 9

​UNIT 3

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​LABELS

by Sukatman

​LABELS

​1. Definition of Labels

A label is used to give information about a product. It is usually put on the back of most products. By reading the labels, people will know whether the product is good to consume or not. Many countries require that packaged food products have labels containing nutrition facts/information.

2. The Purpose of Labels.​

​They are used to give information about the products.

​3. The social functions of food, drink, and

medicine labels

​1. To choose food/beverage/medicine which is suitable

and safe.

2. To avoid negative effects of food/beverage/medicine.

3. To get the best result of medication.

4. ​Generic Structure of Labels ( contain of Labels

​1.      Name of the product (Nama Produk)

2.      Name of the brand,( Merek Produk)

3.      Description of the product,(Perincian produk)

4.      The ingredients/the contents,(Bahan /kandungan )

5.      The nutrition facts,(Nilai gizi)

6.      Suggested uses/doses, ( Saran penggunaan / dosis

penggunaan)

7.      Storage, and (Tempat penyimpanan)

8.      Expiry date. (Kedaluarsa)

​5. Language Features of Labels

​1. Terms used in the product: serving size, servings per

container, dosage, values.

2. Using imperative sentence (examples: keep the syrup in a

dry place. Keep away from children, Don’t accept the

product if the seal is broken, etc)

3. Noun phrases (examples: significant source, dietary fiber,

saturated fat, etc)

​Example

​What is Label?

​Label is....

​What are content of Label?

​The contain of Labels are :

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