If a food label has no best before date, what is the main problem for the customer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It will be difficult to know the recommended quality period of the product
A best before date indicates the period up to which a food product is expected to retain its best quality, such as taste, colour and texture. Without this date, a customer cannot judge how long the product is recommended for best quality. Good colour alone does not guarantee freshness or quality. Exam tip: associate best before mainly with quality, and use by/expiry with safety.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It will be difficult to know the recommended quality period of the product
Why is this the correct answer?
A best before date indicates the period up to which a food product is expected to retain its best quality, such as taste, colour and texture. Without this date, a customer cannot judge how long the product is recommended for best quality. Good colour alone does not guarantee freshness or quality. Exam tip: associate best before mainly with quality, and use by/expiry with safety.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Traditional occupations in India - Indian cuisine.
