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Ingredients on a food label

How are ingredients listed on a food label?

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An ingredient is a substance that is part of a mixture in cooking or in the formulation of a food product, a pharmaceutical product, a cosmetic, or any other compound. In the context of food, ingredients are the individual components that are combined to create a dish or a food product. These can include items like fruits, vegetables, spices, oils, and preservatives. Each ingredient contributes its own flavor, texture, or nutritional value to the final product. In other contexts, such as in pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, ingredients serve specific roles like active agents, fillers, binders, or stabilizers. The precise definition of an ingredient can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

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