Tips for buying food and beverage packaging mainly include the following aspects:
Check Package Integrity: Make sure the package is complete, undamaged, clean and stain-free. For canned food, pay attention to whether there is fat hearing; For vacuum-packed food, check whether there is air leakage and bag expansion.
View label information: The label of pre-packaged food should include the name of the food, the list of ingredients, the net content and specifications, the name, address and contact information of the producer and/or distributor, the date of production and the shelf life, the storage conditions, the food production license number, the product standard code, etc. When buying imported pre-packaged food, pay attention to check the Chinese label and Chinese instructions.
Check the production date and shelf life: Ensure that the purchased food is within the shelf life, and when the same pre-package contains multiple single pre-packaged foods marked with the production date and shelf life, the shelf life marked on the outer packaging is the shelf life of the single food that expires at the earliest.
Check the ingredient list: The ingredient list should be in descending order of the amount added when manufacturing or processing the food. The top ingredients are usually the main ingredients of the product and reflect the essence of the product. Try to choose foods with simple ingredient lists.
Nutrition facts list: The nutrition label of prepackaged food should be mandatory to label the five contents of energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate, sodium and their ratio to the nutrient reference value (NRV). Paying attention to this information can help make healthier food choices.
Check storage conditions: Understand and follow the storage conditions of food to ensure that it is stored in a suitable environment to maintain the quality and safety of food.
Choose formal channels: When buying pre-packaged food, you should choose a formal food sales place such as a shopping mall, supermarket or centralized trading market with complete qualifications. When shopping online, pay attention to check the merchant's qualification information.
