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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

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European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

@EUFIC

Food facts for healthy choices. For news from European projects, follow @SciFoodHealth.

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Joined June 2012

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Should you always choose the food with the best Nutri-Score? 🟢🟡🟠🔴 #NutriScore can help compare foods within the same category, but it's important to understand what the score does - and doesn't - tell you. Learn how to interpret it 👇 eufic.org/en/healthy-liv…
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Jul 20
Throwing food away because of the date on the label? You might not need to. Knowing the difference between "Best before" and "Use by" can help reduce food waste and help you avoid a potential case of food poisoning. 👇
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Jul 17
What we eat: 🌾🌾 What we should be eating: 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾 Sometimes, emojis say it best. Happy #WorldEmojiDay! Most of us don't eat enough whole grains. Swapping white bread, rice or pasta for whole grain versions is one simple way to eat more. #SwitchToWholeGrains
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Jul 16
Food allergies? Your first stop is the label. 🏷️ #Allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list, while precautionary statements (e.g. "may contain") indicate a possible risk of unintended contamination. Remember to check labels, as ingredients and recipes can change.
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Jul 15
🛒 The supermarket is full of choices, but #FoodLabels can help you compare them and make a more informed choice. This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, explore our interactive fridge and discover practical ways to read food labels. 🏷️ Get started 👇 view.genially.com/66e30a5d7912dd…
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Jul 14
🥖🥣🍫 Did you know #FoodAdditives don't always appear as E-numbers? Some are listed by their common name instead. Yet, they still help keep your bread soft, sauces smooth, and food fresh. Here's how authorised food additives are declared on EU #FoodLabels. 👇
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Jul 13
E300 = 😨🚨 Vitamin C = 😌✨🍊 They're exactly the same ingredient. #Enumbers are simply the approved identification codes for authorised food additives. All have undergone a rigorous safety assessment before they can be used in foods in the EU to protect consumer health. ✅
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Jul 11
🌍 #WorldPopulationDay: By 2054, the number of people aged 65+ will double to 1.7 billion. #DidYouKnow ageing changes how our bodies absorb nutrients, making calcium, vitamin D & B12 ones to watch? Discover why and where to find them 👉 eufic.org/en/vitamins-an…
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Jul 10
Have you planned what you're eating next Wednesday? 🫘 Kevin Bacon (now Kevin Bean) has. 😉 One simple swap can go a long way. #Beans are an easy way to add protein and fibre to your plate & they're delicious too. Who's giving beans a spot on next week's menu for #Beansday?🙋
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Jul 10
👀 That giant strawberry on the front of the pack... Does it mean there are lots of strawberries inside? 🍓 Not necessarily. Flip the pack over! 🔄 The #IngredientList is where you find out what's really in your food. 👇
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Jul 9
🚦 Looking for a quick way to spot low-fat or low-sugar foods? Here's a simple memory trick. Just count the letters! FAT = 3 letters, so #LowFat is 3g or less per 100g. SUGAR = 5 letters, so #LowSugar is 5g or less per 100g. A handy trick for a quick check while you shop. 🔍
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Jul 8
In the EU, almost all pre-packaged foods, with a few exceptions, must show #NutritionInformation. That label is your tool for comparing products and making healthier choices. Learning to read it puts you in control of what goes in your trolley. 🛒👇
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Jul 7
🍫 Happy #WorldChocolateDay! The darker the #chocolate, the more cocoa it contains (and the less room there is for sugar). Here's how white, milk and dark chocolate compare. Whatever your favourite, enjoy it as part of a balanced diet. 👇
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Jul 6
✅🥗 Safe food starts long before it reaches your plate. Farmers, vets, producers, retailers, and we, as consumers, all play a part in preventing illness from passing from animals to people. This #WorldZoonosesDay is a reminder that every link in the chain matters. 👇