Learning how to interpret the information
on the packaging allows us to take care of our health, respect the environment
and reduce food waste. All to assure that every choice we make is a conscious
and beneficial one to us.
INGREDIENTS
They appear from highest to lowest quantity
that is present in the product. It is important that these ingredients are
healthy. And remember: the fewer
ingredients, the better.
If you have some food allergy or
intolerance, be careful with the ingredients marked in bold letters.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
They indicate how many calories and
nutrients (fats, carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibre or salt) there are in a
product every 100 g. Pay attention to those numbers.
Sometimes, those quantities are translated
into health claims.
Look for healthy fats: monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated.
Prioritise the products that explicitly
say: “No added sugars”.
QUALITY
Look for those seals that safeguard quality
and product composition. The euroleaf is the seal that guarantees that
the product is made with ingredients from organic farming, without
phytosanitary products and with restricted use of additives. The crossed grain
certifies gluten-free products, and the V-Label identifies vegan and vegetarian
ones.
RECYCLING
The label must include information to help
us separate the different parts of the packaging to recycle them correctly.
DATES
Let’s differentiate between:
ORIGIN
On the label, the manufacturer’s address
must be present. Always choose national origin. If you choose proximity
options, you are contributing to reducing the carbon footprint.
