FOOD LABELS
It is also important that you compare foods for ingredients, price, quality and nutritive value and then select the ones that best suit your needs. By law, all package labels must include the name of the foods; the weight of the contents; and the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
Foods which are categorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as standardized foods, such as mayonnaise, ketchup, margarine, and canned and frozen vegetables, do not require a list of ingredients. Many companies, however, provide such ingredient lists voluntarily. All other food which isn’t standardized must have ingredients listed.
Many labels feature a Universal Product Code symbol for use with computerized checkout systems. The symbol registers the price of the food. It also updates the inventory of the stock.
Food labels may also contain other symbols. A “K” or “U” inside a circle means that the food was prepared in accordance with Kosher standards. When the Yiddish term “Pareve” appears on a food label, the consumer is being made aware that neither milk nor meat was used in the preparation of the food.
You should also look for markings that may appear on food labels, signifying the grade shield or quality of the product, such as Grade A for eggs and AA for butter and cheese. An inspection stamp indicates that the food was prepared for marketing under sanitary conditions.
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