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Food labels are the first information tool used by consumers in the purchase and consumption of food products. Food labeling is a tool that can influence the consumers’ perception of quality
and, in turn, their food choice. This study characterizes and demonstrates the importance of labeling
and the degree of consumers’ perception and literacy about food labels through the application of an
online questionnaire. The results obtained, in a sample of n = 467, showed that Portuguese consumers
have the habit of reading the label and recognizing its importance but do not understand all the
information contained in the label. They have an easier time understanding the front-of-pack labeling
systems, especially those presented through symbols/colors. Thus, it demonstrates the need for
greater education and literacy in the areas of food and nutrition so that through the reading and
interpretation of labels, consumers can make informed food choices.
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Keywords
Food labels Consumer perception Food and nutrition literacy Consumer choice
Citation
Nutrients 14 (14): 2944 (2022)
Publisher
MDPI