What can you see on food labels?

@Shavkat (141905)

Philippines

October 19, 2020 9:24pm CST

It is obvious that we see the nutrition facts about the food. The percentage of how high the calories per serving and the like. Some people forget to check the marking date when it is still good to consume. Others consume a particular food more than the specified date. What is your concern when buying something? Are you more concerned about the food label or the marking date? Image Credit: cdc.gov

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@RasmaSandra (98004)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 Oct 20

The food label does not concern me much if I want or need the food but the date of expiration is always important,

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

Whenever I buy groceries, I do not usually check the food label. I am more on the expiration date.

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@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

20 Oct 20

Marking date is which I am more concerned about usually.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

I also do the same thing. I am more on this matter because some canned goods need to be stored for quite some time.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

@shubhu3 Some sellers are good actors in selling goods. We need to be so vigilant not to fall into their deceptions

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@shubhu3 (36463)

• New Delhi, India

20 Oct 20

@Shavkat Yes i agree and retailers tend to sell even the expired products.

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@rsa101 (40976)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

I almost always ignore those label when l see one. I am not that health buff that l seldom read it. But l usually check the expiration date of most products especially those that are sold on discount since most of them are near expiry when sold on sale.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

I am also keen when some items are cheap in price. I checked the expiration date before buying them. Most supermarkets are into this strategy to attract consumers.

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@rsa101 (40976)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

@Shavkat True and many are easily lured to buy one when they are offered at a sale price.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

@rsa101 Some businessmen are so bad with the kind of scheme.

@Blondie2222 (28610)

• United States

22 Oct 20

I always look at the dates & the food label. I'm on a low carb low calorie diet and cutting back on sugar so I always check food labels when buying.

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@Blondie2222 (28610)

• United States

22 Oct 20

@Shavkat Yeah, i don't like they sneak in added sugars etc so you really have to read them.

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

23 Oct 20

@Blondie2222 I agree. It is better to check the sugar content because it can lead to acquiring diabetes mellitus.

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

22 Oct 20

If I am on a diet, I surely check the food label facts. I will do the same thing as you.

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@rakski (156506)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

I look for expiration dates

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

We are on the same boat. It is better to see the marking date than feel bad if it will be expired so soon.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

@rakski I agree.

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@rakski (156506)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

@Shavkat true. not all the staff there check the dates

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

20 Oct 20

i am more concerned about the expiration date

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

It is best to be concerned about this. If I am health-conscious, I will also check the food label.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

22 Oct 20

@sophie09 I don't usually pay attention to the food label facts.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

20 Oct 20

@Shavkat you dont check that if you werent health conscious?

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@mayka123 (17083)

• India

20 Oct 20

I only look at the expiry date and nothing else.

@allen0187 (59761)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

I look at both. I want to make sure that the food has a long shelf life and that it is healthy. Although, I personally do not believe that food manufacturers are completely honest with their food labels.

@LadyDuck (502491)

• Italy

20 Oct 20

This is not what I am interested to check, I always check the INGREDIENTS. , I can calculate the rest myself

@pitsipeahie (5758)

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20 Oct 20

I look at both. It has been a habit of mine to look at food labels. I read the labels. I want to see what's in the foods I eat and of course, for obvious reasons, I am very particular with the expiration date too, we all are and we should be.

@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

No so concerned about the food label. I am more concerned about the expiration date

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

We are on the same page and that is to consider more on the expiration date.

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@ZedSmart (19839)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

I'm more on the expiration date. I don't mind those nutrition facts because most of the time, I will consume the whole pack at one setting even if it is more than the RENI.

@happylife1 (13403)

• Karachi, Pakistan

20 Oct 20

Good morning friends

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

Good day...

@piyushbhatia1 (11695)

• India

20 Oct 20

How much added flavours, artificial flavour, nature identical colors it contains.

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

That's great! You sound like a health-conscious person.

@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

20 Oct 20

@piyushbhatia1 That's the best option.

@piyushbhatia1 (11695)

• India

20 Oct 20

@Shavkat Yes. Otherwise I go for fresh fruits or vegetables

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