scholarly journals Food Labeling: Analysis, Understanding, and Perception

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 268
Author(s):  
Daniela Martini ◽  
Davide Menozzi
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Food Labels

Food labels are the first informative tool found by the customers during shopping, and are informative in terms of ingredients, nutrient content, and the presence of allergens of the selected product [...]

scholarly journals Nutrition Food Labeling in the Saudi Market between Compliance and Relaxing Policy

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Amal AlMughthem ◽  
Hoda Jradi ◽  
Amen Bawazir
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Nutritional Information ◽  
Nutritional Elements ◽  
Nutritional Components ◽  
Hydrogenated Fat ◽  
Nutritional Facts

Background: With increased demand for prepackaged food, the nutrient content of those products has increased especially fat, sugar, and sodium. We aimed to assess the compliance of nutritional labeling and to analyze the stated nutritional components as presented on prepackaged food products in Saudi market. Methods: A total of 1153 foods were randomly sampled from fourteen stores. Nutritional information was taken from nutrient declarations present on food labels and assessed through a comparison of mean levels and assess compliance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority regulations. Results: Overall, of the total number of products surveyed, 88% displayed nutritional facts, while 12% did not. Of the total products that had nutritional facts, only 38% met SFDA requirements while 97% disclosed the four key nutritional elements (energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat). In total, almost one third of the products had a high fat content, 40% were high in sugar and 20% were high in Sodium. We found also, 20% listed hydrogenated fat in their ingredient information, 90% of which was fully hydrogenated, while 10% was partially hydrogenated. Conclusion: There was a high percentage of products that displayed nutritional facts, but only a small percentage complied with SFDA's recent regulations. Food reformulation could have an extraordinary potential to overcome the increase in nutrition-related chronic disease in Saudi Arabia, and the information acquired from this paper provides an overview of thinking about the food supply as a major source needed for a national intervention.

scholarly journals Consumer Knowledge about Food Labeling and Fraud

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1095
Author(s):  
Maria João Moreira ◽  
Juan García-Díez ◽  
José M. M. M. de Almeida ◽  
Cristina Saraiva
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Consumer Knowledge ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Food Fraud ◽  
Different Types

Food fraud is a growing problem and happens in many ways including mislabelling. Since lack of consumers’ knowledge about mandatory food labeling information and different types of food fraud may impact public health, the present work assesses consumers’ knowledge about these issues. Principal component analysis was performed to obtain a smaller number of uncorrelated factors regarding the usefulness and confidence of information displayed in food labels and the perception of food fraud. Results indicated that information displayed in food labels is useful, however the way it is presented may decrease consumer interest and understanding. Regarding respondents’ confidence in foodstuffs, over half of them stated that information provided in food labels is reliable. However, a lack of confidence about food composition is observed in those processed foodstuffs such as meat products. Food fraud is recognized by more than half of respondents with a higher perception of those practices that imply a risk to public health than those related to economic motivation. Age and education of consumers influenced the perception of the information displayed in the food labels, their confidence and knowledge about food fraud. Implementation of education programs to increase consumer knowledge about food labelling and fraud is essential. Respondents’ perception results could be use as guidelines by the food industry to improve food label design in order to enhance consumer understanding.

scholarly journals Relationship between Marketing to Children on Food Labeling and Critical Nutrient Content in Processed and Ultra-Processed Products Sold in Supermarkets in Lima, Peru

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3666
Author(s):  
Daniella Torres-Schiaffino ◽  
Lorena Saavedra-Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Children's Health ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Children’S Health ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
Marketing To Children

Consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased alarmingly, representing a risk to children’s health. Different techniques in marketing to kids (M2K) used on food labels are influencing the purchasing decisions of these products. This study aims to provide useful information about M2K found in labeling of food products sold in a supermarket chain in Lima, Peru and to determine its relationship with critical nutrient content. This was an observational, correlational, descriptive study. Data were collected by photographing the front-of-pack (FoP) of 2747 product labels sold in three supermarkets in Lima, but only those that met all the inclusion criteria were evaluated (n = 1092). A relationship was found between the use of techniques in marketing to kids and the level of critical nutrient regarding saturated fat (PR = 0.56; CI95%: 0.52–0.63), total sugar (PR = 1.70; CI95%: 1.64–1.77), and sodium (PR = 1.05; CI95%: 1.03–1.07). Particularly with sugar, the presence of M2K is a risk factor. New regulatory policies for the use of these food labeling techniques should be implemented to improve children’s health at the population level.

scholarly journals Does the current Scope of nutrition labelling provided in the Saudi markets cope with the increasing trend of chronic disease?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hoda Jr ◽  
Amal AlMughthem ◽  
Amen A Bawazir
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Nutritional Information ◽  
Nutrition Labelling ◽  
Nutritional Components ◽  
Hydrogenated Fat ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Nutritional Facts

Abstract Background: With increased demand for prepackaged food, the nutrient content of those products has increased especially fat, sugar, and sodium. We aimed to assess the compliance of nutritional labeling and to analyze the stated nutritional components as presented on prepackaged food products in Saudi market. Methods: A total of 1153 foods were randomly sampled from fourteen stores. Nutritional information was taken from nutrient declarations present on food labels and assessed through a comparison of mean levels and assess compliance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority regulations. Results: Overall, of the total number of products surveyed, 88% displayed nutritional facts, while 12% did not. Of the total products that had nutritional facts, only 38% met SFDA requirements while 97% disclosed the four key nutritional elements (energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat). In total, almost one third of the products had a high fat content, 40% were high in sugar and 20% were high in Sodium. We found also, 20% listed hydrogenated fat in their ingredient information, 90% of which was fully hydrogenated, while 10% was partially hydrogenated. Conclusion: There was a high percentage of products that displayed nutritional facts, but only a small percentage complied with SFDA's recent regulations. Food reformulation could have an extraordinary potential to overcome the increase in nutrition-related chronic disease in Saudi Arabia, and the information acquired from this paper provides an overview of thinking about the food supply as a major source needed for a national intervention.

scholarly journals Determinants of Israeli consumers’ decision to use food label information more frequently: a national survey study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shosh Shahrabani
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Saturated Fats ◽  
Label Information

Abstract Background Food labeling to encourage healthier food choices may have positive long-term effects. Yet previous studies point to challenges in terms of how consumers understand and use labeling information. The current study seeks to determine how psychological factors related to health and nutrition, food label perceptions, nutrition habits and sociodemographic factors are associated with consumers’ decisions to seek and use the information on nutrition food labels more frequently. Methods The survey was conducted by a polling company in Israel between November 11 and December 12, 2019. Participants comprised a representative sample of the adult population in Israel age 21 and over. A total of 513 people returned the completed questionnaires, which included the following parts: personal details; frequency of searching for information on food product labels; perceived health risks of foods high in sodium, sugar and saturated fats; Health Belief Model constructs related to food labeling. The statistical analysis entailed ordinal logistics regressions. Results While 59.3% of the sample reported that the information on food labels often or always affects their decision to purchase a food product, more than 20% reported often or always consuming products that are high in sugar (32.0%), saturated fats (31.3%) and salt (20.4%). The results of the analytical model show the following HBM variables to be significantly associated with frequency of using information on food labels: higher levels of perceived benefit (OR = 1.72, CI 95% = 1.12–2.64); higher confidence in reading and understanding food labels (OR = 2.48, CI 95% = 1.62–3.78); and higher perceptions of the importance of nutrition (OR = 2.76, CI 95% =1.97–3.87). In addition, women and married people were found to use food label information more frequently. Conclusions General public information campaigns and HMOs campaigns with messages to motivate the use of food labels should emphasize the benefits of using labels to select food products. These messages should aim at increasing individuals’ perceived confidence in understanding the information on nutrition labels. The recent front-of-package labeling reform could be an important policy step for achieving healthier nutrition.

scholarly journals Study of Animal-Based Food Product Labeling use

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Candra Pungki Wibowo ◽  
Suci Paramitasari Syahlani ◽  
Sudi Nurtini
Keyword(s):  
Food Product ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Time Availability ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
And Gender

This study was conducted to identify the food labeling profile in animal-based food products based on consumers’ age and gender, consumers’ preference of the information provided in the label, consumers’ behavior in reading the label, and consumers’ knowledge about food labeling. A total of 100 respondents participated in the study. The sampling was done by using judgmental sampling method with the following criteria: (1) respondent has bought animal-based food products within the last month of the study; (2) respondent’s age was over 18 years old. The data were analyzed descriptively and by using regression analysis. The results showed that female respondents and a group of 50 years or older respondents were used to read the food label frequently compared to other respondent groups. The type of information which considered as the most important was the expiration date, followed by product’s name, ingredients, halal status, nutritional value, product’s instruction for usage and its irregularities, net weight, and the producer’s name and address. This study also identified that the majority of the respondents, as many as 67%, already had good knowledge about food labels, while the other 32% had adequate knowledge, and only 1% of the respondents had a little knowledge about food labels. It can be concluded that consumers’ perception of the potential risks on animal-based food products affect their behaviour in reading the label (p<0.05) while consumers’ health condition and time availability to buy the products did not affect their behaviour in reading the label in animal based food products.

scholarly journals Nutritional Composition of Brazilian Food Products Marketed to Children

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Luisa Machado ◽  
Vanessa Mello Rodrigues ◽  
Amanda Bagolin do Nascimento ◽  
Moira Dean ◽  
Giovanna Medeiros Rataichesck Fiates
Keyword(s):  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Food Labeling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Packaged Foods

Most food industry marketing in products targeted at children is found in packages of foods containing either excessive fat, sugar, or salt. This study audited all 5620 packaged foods available in a store of a large Brazilian supermarket chain and retrieved information from the nutrition facts tables on package labels. Products were photographed for further visual analysis to determine the presence of marketing strategies directed at children. Comparison of nutrient content per 100 g between children’s and non-children’s food products employed the Student t-test or the Mann–Whitney U-test (p-value < 0.05), due to the non-normal distribution of the nutritional composition data as verified through the Shapiro–Wilk test. Brazilian children’s food products from groups 4, 5, and 7 presented higher carbohydrate content than similar non-children’s products, while children’s food products from groups 1 and 7 presented lower fiber content. Results indicate that regulation on food labeling needs revising as it has not been effective in stopping the marketing of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods towards children.

scholarly journals Consumers’ knowledge of food label information: an exploratory investigation in Potchefstroom, South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daleen van der Merwe ◽  
Magdalena Bosman ◽  
Suria Ellis ◽  
Hanli de Beer ◽  
Annchen Mielmann
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Reading Practices ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Set Inclusion ◽  
Label Information

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the ability of consumers to: locate and manipulate food label information; assess the accuracy of nutrient content claims and which health/nutrient claims are allowed; and identify symbols on food labels. Associations pertaining to use and knowledge regarding food label information were also determined for consumers from different demographic and related groups.DesignAn exploratory descriptive study was undertaken, employing a face-to-face survey focusing on demographic information, shopping behaviour, nutrition is important beliefs, label use, label knowledge and label preference and information sources.SettingSelected public locations in Potchefstroom in the North West Province of South Africa.SubjectsRespondents (n 229) complying with set inclusion criteria were recruited through purposive sampling.ResultsThe results indicated respondents’ general health and label awareness, as most of them (>80 %) could locate label information and identify symbols and specific nutrient content claims although only 53 % were able to calculate the number of servings. Nevertheless, an inability was found to assess the accuracy of some nutrient content claims and permissible health/nutrient claims. More educated, younger, Afrikaans- and English-speaking respondents seemed to be more knowledgeable regarding food label information.ConclusionsRespondents who were informed about nutrition were also informed about label information, while label reading practices resulted in label-influenced purchasing decisions. Educational programmes on food labels should start with nutritional background that could be implemented by consumers during label reading and purchasing decisions.

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