How to correctly interpret food labels?

Food labels play a very important role in our daily lives. They are not only a carrier of food information, but also a compass for our healthy diet. However, do you really understand the meaning behind food labels? Can you accurately interpret the information on the labels to choose healthier foods for yourself and your family?

This issue of the "Meet Science Popularization" column invites Associate Researcher Liu Zhibin from the Institute of Food Science and Technology of Fuzhou University and the Fujian Society of Food Science and Technology to lead us to unveil the mystery of food labels and explore the secrets contained therein.

The eighth issue of "Meeting in Science"

Demystifying food labels: Do you really understand them?

1. How to correctly interpret food labels?

Food labels provide us with important information about product ingredients, nutritional value and food safety. However, most people do not have a comprehensive understanding of food labels. How should we correctly interpret food labels?

2. What are the specific standards behind the labels of foods that claim to be "sugar-free" or "low-fat"?

On some food labels, there are sometimes some health claims or warnings, such as "sugar-free", "low-fat", "high-fiber", etc. What are the specific standards behind these labels?

3. How should we view food additives?

On food labels, we often see various food additives with chemical names. How should consumers view these additives?

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