Question

Activity: Live English: Packs, packets, pouches, wrappers

Given above is the picture of an imaginary food item’s packet. Let us see how to ‘read’ the matter on the packet as a vigilant consumer.

1. Look at the wrapper and complete the sentences.
   1. The name of the food item is ______.
   2. It is made by ______.
   3. It is a ______ food item. (Veg/Non-veg)
   4. The ______ sign indicates whether it is a Veg or Non-veg food item.
   5. The ingredients are ______, ______, ______, ______.
   6. The date of packing is ______ and the expiry date is ______.
   7. It should be consumed before ______ from the date of manufacturing.
2. Try and obtain more information about the various symbols printed on the packet.
3. Discuss the following -
   1. Why the ‘recipe’ is given on the packet.
   2. Why the packet tells us to visit the website of the company.
   3. What ideas are used to make the packet attractive?
   4. How you will verify whether something is good for you to eat.

Answer 1

(i)

1. The name of the food item is Monnie Ooodles.
2. It is made by Monnie Foods Corporation Ltd., Mahatma Phule, Road, Pune.
3. It is a Vegetarian food item.
4. The green sign indicates that it is a vegetarian food item.
5. The ingredients of noodles are wheat flour, vegetable oil, salt, and carbonates.
6. The date of packing is 27/06/2017 and the expiry date is 27/02/2018
7. It should be consumed before 8 months from the date of manufacturing.

(ii)

1. Vegetarian Mark:
   In India, vegetarian packaged food goods must include a green dot in a square with a green border, while non-vegetarian products must have a brown dot. It should be situated such that it is immediately noticeable. The government has established several requirements for its use, including size, colour, and other factors.
2. Resin Identification Code (Recycling code):
   The triangular mark with arrows (no. 7 in the centre and 'other' below) indicates the type of plastic used for food packaging and whether it is recyclable. Standardised symbols distinguish between different types of plastics. The triangle remains constant, but the number in the centre and the abbreviation inscribed underneath change.
3. Keep Your City Clean:
   A man discarding something in a dustbin is the typical mark used to encourage consumers to keep the city clean. Customers are asked to dispose of packaged food in a dustbin to promote city cleanliness.

(iii)

1. The recipe is given on the packet to provide the necessary information regarding the preparation of the product.
2. The packaging directs us to the company's website for additional recipes. It is done to advertise the company's other items.
3. Attractive colours, graphics, slogans, and fonts are just a few of the concepts employed to make the packet more appealing.
4. I review the nutrition chart and ingredients to ensure they are suitable for my diet.