consumer vocab

Impulse buying:

• making unplanned purchases.

• planning purchases in advance.

• buying items on sale only.

• purchasing items after careful consideration.

Comparison shopping:

• assessing prices and quality of similar products.

• buying the cheapest product available.

• purchasing items without considering quality.

• selecting products based on brand reputation.

Generic Brand:

• branded products with a trade name

• unbranded products with no trade name

• luxury products with a trade name

• discounted products with a brand name

Organic Food

• Foods produced using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

• Foods produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, herbicides, or growth hormones.

• Foods that are genetically modified for better yield.

• Foods that contain artificial flavors and preservatives.

National Brand:

• products distributed and advertised throughout the country

• local products available in specific regions

• products that are only sold online

• exclusive products for high-end markets

Food Addictives:

• substances added to food products to cause desired change in the product.

• natural ingredients that enhance the flavor of food.

• preservatives that extend the shelf life of food.

• coloring agents that improve the appearance of food.

Food Irradiation:

• treatment of food with ionizing energy

• a method of freezing food

• a process of adding preservatives

• a technique for cooking food at high temperatures

Claims labeling

• Labels to convince you to buy their products.

• Labels that provide nutritional information.

• Labels that indicate the product's origin.

• Labels that list all ingredients in detail.

Organic Food

• Foods produced using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

• Foods produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, herbicides, or growth hormones.

• Foods that are genetically modified for better yield.

• Foods that contain artificial preservatives and colors.

Food processing:

• any procedure performed on food to prepare it for consumers.

• a method of cooking food without any ingredients.

• the act of eating food in its raw form.

• a technique to preserve food without altering its taste.