Knowledge Sharing S 3 Home Economics and Foods









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Knowledge Sharing S 3 - Home Economics and Foods of the World.
Learning Outcomes I am learning to……………. . Examine and evaluate food packaging Recall information required by law on a food label and how information on a label helps the consumer
Success Criteria I can examine and evaluate food packaging I can understand why there are legal requirements on a food label.
Food Packaging Read over the two links https: //www. newfoodmagazine. com/article/90810/food-packagingtypes-importance-trends/ https: //www. assemblies. com/food-packaging-9 -types-anddifferences-explained/ Now make yourself a mind map. A simple example is shown opposite.
Statutory sometimes called Mandatory Voluntary
Click onto the following links - read and take note https: //www. nutrition. org. uk/healthyliving/h elpingyoueatwell/labels. html https: //www. bbc. co. uk/teach/class-clipsvideo/design-and-technology-gcse-what-informationis-included-on-food-packaging/zkrtscw https: //www. food. gov. uk/businessguidance/packaging-and-labelling With this link you also have short videos to watch.
Important Information
Answer the following questions on a word document and e mail to your teacher. 1. Manufacturers must include their name and address on the packaging. Explain why. 2. Explain why the manufacturer must tell consumers where to store their product. Hints on how to write an EXPLAIN answer More detailed responses showing connection between the point and the context of the question. Question: Explain why the manufacturer has to list the ingredients with their food product. Answer: The food manufacturer must list the ingredients as this allow consumers to see exactly what is in the product. The list must also be in descending order of weight allowing consumes to compare the same products made by a different manufacturers.
Success Criteria Remember to email your work to either Linda. Leckie@south-ayrshire. gov. uk Susan. Bairstow@south-ayrshire. gov. uk Cara. Campbell@south-ayrshire. gov. uk Thanks.