Food Labeling

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Use of written, printed, or graphic materials upon or accompanying a food or its container or wrapper. The concept includes ingredients, nutritional value, directions, warnings, and other relevant information. [NALT]

Any written, printed or graphic matter that is present on the label, accompanies the food, or is displayed near the food, including that for the purpose of promoting its sale or disposal. [AGROVOC]

Publications

Evaluating Certified Coffee Programs

Gloria M. Lentijo and Mark Hostetler

Decoding Food Labels: Handouts for People with Food Allergies

Amy Simonne and Elizabeth Gollub

Full-page illustrated handouts for people with food allergies to eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, and wheat. Lists for each allergen label terms to avoid and types of foods that contain it. Developed from the information in EDIS document FY723, Decoding Food Labels: Tools for People with Allergies.

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Food Labeling

Publications

Evaluating Certified Coffee Programs

Decoding Food Labels: Handouts for People with Food Allergies

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