Food Labelling and Additives (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Regulations governing food labelling
Regulations governing food labelling
EU regulations
Ingredient list order on labels
Ingredient list order on labels
Main ingredient listed first
Definition of food additives
Definition of food additives
Substances to improve taste, appearance, preservation, nutrition
E number meaning
E number meaning
Code for approved EU additives
E range for colourings
E range for colourings
E100-E199
E range for preservatives
E range for preservatives
E200-E299
E range for antioxidants
E range for antioxidants
E300-E399
E range for emulsifiers & stabilisers
E range for emulsifiers & stabilisers
E400-E499
E range for sweeteners
E range for sweeteners
E900-E999
E numbers for flavourings
E numbers for flavourings
No E numbers
Function of preservatives
Function of preservatives
Prevent spoilage
Function of antioxidants
Function of antioxidants
Prevent fats from going rancid
Additive advantage: shelf life
Additive advantage: shelf life
Extend shelf life & reduce waste
Additive advantage: quality
Additive advantage: quality
Improve taste, texture, appearance
Additive disadvantage: health
Additive disadvantage: health
Potential side effects (rashes, migraines)