How to Read Food Labels Correctly: 'E' Additives, Marketing Myths, and Hidden Ingredients

Nutritionist Natalia Lazurenko explains how to properly read food labels, understand ingredient lists, and avoid falling victim to marketing tricks. The expert outlines which elements on packaging truly matter, whether "E” additives should be feared, and whether it is possible to judge product quality by its label. How to Read Labels Without Being Misled Consumers often choose products based on packaging: attractive design, labels such as "natural” or "additive-free,” and seemingly simple ingredient lists. However, inspections increasingly show that these claims do not always reflect actual quality. Products sometimes contain traces of veterinary drugs, technological additives, or compositions that differ from what is declared. So how can an ordinary buyer learn to choose truly safe food?