Course:FNH200/Assignments/2022/Olympic Organic Yogurt 0% fat vs 3% fat

Yogurt is a daily product made by fermenting milk with a mixture of lactic acid bacteria. It provides protein and calcium that can promot bone health and aid digestion. Non-fat yogurt is a type of yogurt made with skim milk.

Introduction

Select a food available in Canada and one of its 'low fat', 'zero sugar', etc. alternative. Your options are unlimited: ice cream, cookies, beverage, and of course the wide and wild range of flavours, too. The two products that you are comparing should be similar, with one of them an alternative version of the other.

Post pictures

Frontview (left: 0% M.F. right: 3% M.F)

Ingredients (left: 0% M.F. right 3% M.F.)

Nutrition Table (left: 0% M.F. right: 3% M.F)

Ingredient lists (5 points)

1. Type out the lists of ingredients
2. Identify fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used, if there is any
3. Explain the roles of fat substitutes, sugar substitutes, and/or additives used in terms of the functional properties they contribute to the product
4. Compare and contrast the lists of the two products and explain differences

Labels (2 points)

1. Provide detailed description of the information found on the labels
2. Indicate whether the information complies with the regulatory requirements as outlined in Lesson 04.

	Olympic Organic Yogurt 0% fat vs 3% fat
Common Name	It is commonly known as Olympic Organic Yogurt 0% fat and Olympic Organic Yogurt 3% fat.
Bilingualism	English & French
Country of Origin
Date Markings & Storage Instructions
Name & Principle Place of Business
Legibility & Location	Both products are easily available in Canada, and the labels are clear and easy to read.
Net Quantity	The net weight of both yogurts is shown in the lower right corner of the front label and is 650g。
Nutrition Facts	The table contains the required information such as calories, fat (saturated and trans fat), carbohydrate, fibre, sugars, protein, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, calcium, and iron.
Irradiation	The product is not irradiated and therefore does not need to be shown on the laebl.
List of Ingredients and Allergens
Sweeteners
Food Additives
Claim and Statements

Personal Choice (3 points)

Please submit your individual component of this assignment on Canvas to protect your privacy and your personal opinion

References

Please use the Wikipedia reference style. Provide a citation for every sentence, statement, thought, or bit of data not your own, giving the author, year, AND page.

Note: Before writing your wiki article on the UBC Wiki, it may be helpful to review the tips in Wikipedia: Writing better articles.

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