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WorksheetsFood labelling
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 17mins
What must be listed first in an ingredient list on a food label?
Ingredient with the least quantity
The most expensive ingredient
The ingredient present in the largest quantities
Ingredients in alphabetical order
Which of these is a common food allergens that must be clearly labeled?
Wheat
Garlic
Tomatoes
Pepper
What does best before date mean?
Unsafe to eat after this date
Price drops after this date
Quality may start to deteriorate after this date
Must be cooked by this date
Which nutritional value is NOT typically required on food packaging?
Calories
Protein
Fibre
Caffeine
What does the “e” symbol next to the weight or volume mean (e.g 500g e)?
Environmentally friendly
Estimated average quantity
Extra packaging
Energy content
Food labels must show if the food has been genetically modified (GM)
True
False
All food products must show a used-by date?
True
False
The country of origin must be labelled on all foods
True
False
Ingredients in bold usually indicates allergen
True
False
Nutrition labels are always required on alcoholic drinks?
True
False
Why are food labels important for consumers?
What kind of information is usually found on the back or side of food packaging?
What is the difference between use by and best before?
Name three allergens must be declared on food packaging.
