NURSING ANM AND GNM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do many packaged foods list water as the first ingredient?
A
Because there is less water than any other ingredients.
B
Because there is more water than any other ingredients.
C
Because it is in reverse alphabetical order.
D
Because it’s the most common ingredients.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This information lists each ingredient in the product by its common or usual name, and in descending order by weight. That is, the ingredient that weighs the most is listed first, and the ingredient that weighs the least is listed last.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water. If water makes up 5% or more of the finished product then you need to include it in the ingredients list. This doesn’t apply to water that is intended to be drained away (tuna in brine, for example) or if water has been used to rehydrate a dried or powdered ingredient.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food labels are important for people with food allergies or intolerance. The main foods or ingredients that may cause severe adverse reactions must be declared on the label no matter how small the amount. soy. From May 2018, lupin must also be declared as an allergen.

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