The buyer's desire to know the composition of the products he purchases is justified and legal. As a rule, their composition is indicated on the packaging of products, including sweets. Usually it can be found on candy wrappers, printed in small print, but not always, especially if candies are sold in bulk without wrappers.
Where to see the composition of sweets
If the candy is sold by weight, the composition can be found on the box in which the product went to retail, or on the box in which the candy is on the supermarket shelf. But sometimes sellers do not put a sticker on the box with a list of ingredients and calorie data.
In the event that the composition is absent on packages and candy wrappers, the buyer can ask the seller to provide this information, as well as the Rostest certificate (quality certificate).
If you noticed the lack of composition on the packaging already when you bought the candies and brought them home, you can go to the manufacturer's official website and find all the information you are interested in there. You can also call the hotline, which is usually available from large manufacturers.
Why you should pay attention to the composition
Health conscious people are increasingly paying attention to the quality and composition of the food they purchase. After all, manufacturers often rely on an attractive taste, especially when it comes to sweets, and include harmful components in the composition.
The most dangerous ingredients found in candy are trans fats, spreads, palm oil, sweeteners, colors, preservatives, emulsifiers. It also happens that manufacturers do not indicate the presence of harmful additives in the composition or call them somehow differently, or indicate the full composition only on the boxes arriving at the store, and on candy wrappers - an abbreviated one. Therefore, even if you carefully studied the composition of the sweets, there is no one hundred percent guarantee that everything is exactly as it is written.
The composition of purchased sweets can be verified for certain only by giving them for examination to a chemical laboratory. Of course, it is unlikely that someone will constantly do this, usually the analysis is carried out only in case of poisoning. Therefore, it is best to insure yourself and buy products from well-established manufacturers and brands that you have confidence in.
Also pay attention to the expiration date - the longer it is, the more preservatives are contained in the sweets. For sweets, the optimal shelf life is no longer than three months. Avoid trans fats, palm oil, and sugar substitutes. Keep in mind that the expensive price does not guarantee a safe composition.
