the ingredient list explains the items are consuming listed from least to most predominant so that we have a good idea of what we get more or less of
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True.
The ingredient list on a product label is typically listed from least to most predominant. This means that the ingredients listed at the beginning of the list are present in smaller amounts, while those listed towards the end are present in larger amounts. It gives consumers a better understanding of the relative quantities of different ingredients in the product.
True. The ingredient list on a food or product label typically lists the items in descending order of their contribution to the total weight of the product. In other words, the ingredients that are present in larger quantities will be listed first, while those in smaller quantities will be listed towards the end. Therefore, by looking at the ingredient list, you can generally get an idea of what you are getting more or less of in a product.
From https://www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/ucm274593.htm --
Take a look at the Nutrition Facts label for the two yogurt examples. The plain yogurt on the left has 10g of sugars, while the fruit yogurt on the right has 44g of sugars in one serving.
Now look below at the ingredient lists for the two yogurts. Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight (from most to least). Note that no added sugars or sweeteners are in the list of ingredients for the plain yogurt, yet 10g of sugars were listed on the Nutrition Facts label. This is because there are no added sugars in plain yogurt, only naturally occurring sugars (lactose in the milk).
Plain Yogurt - contains no added sugars
Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized grade A nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, pectin, carrageenan.
Fruit Yogurt - contains added sugars
Ingredients: Cultured grade A reduced fat milk, apples, high fructose corn syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, natural flavors, and pectin. Contains active yogurt and L. acidophilus cultures.
If you are concerned about your intake of sugars, make sure that added sugars are not listed as one of the first few ingredients. Other names for added sugars include: corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate, maltose, dextrose, sucrose, honey, and maple syrup.