ingredient lists

What's inside food

Ingredient lists are the itemized contents printed on food packaging, cosmetics, and other consumer products, typically ordered by quantity from most to least.

Regulations require them on packaged goods so consumers can identify allergens, avoid unwanted additives, or make dietary choices.

I always check the ingredient list for hidden sugars.

The term extends to any enumeration of components: The ingredient list for this project includes three developers and six months.

Opposites
itemization vs. holistic description

ingredient listsfinal product

Completed output ready for use

end result · product name

transparency vs. concealment

ingredient liststrade secret

Hidden business knowledge

secret recipe · black box

Family

list, ingredient, listing, ingredients, listings, ingredient list

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G