ingredient list

[/ɪnˈɡreːdiənt lɪst/]
nounpl: ingredient lists
lista de ingredientes
1. A complete enumeration of all components used in a recipe, food product, or pharmaceutical preparation, typically listed in descending order by weight
The ingredient list on the back of the cereal box shows that sugar is the second most abundant component.
A lista de ingredientes no verso da caixa de cereal mostra que o açúcar é o segundo componente mais abundante.
2. Information required by law to be displayed on food packaging, identifying all substances contained in the product
Consumers with allergies should always check the ingredient list before purchasing packaged foods.
Consumidores com alergias devem sempre verificar a lista de ingredientes antes de comprar alimentos embalados.
In Brazil and the USA, ingredient lists are legally mandated on all food packaging for consumer protection and allergen awareness. The order of ingredients is significant—items listed first are present in greater quantities. Brazilian consumers increasingly pay attention to ingredient lists due to growing health consciousness and awareness of artificial additives.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
list of ingredientsingredient compositioncomponents listformula

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lista de ingredientes
Standard term used on food labels and in cooking contexts
São Paulo
lista de ingredientes
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
lista de ingredientes
No significant regional variation
Portugal
lista de ingredientes
Same term used in European Portuguese; officially required on EU food labels

Related Words

allergennutrition labelfood packagingrecipeadditivespreservatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

read the ingredient list
check the ingredient list
ingredient list transparency
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