“零添加”指不添加什么？配料表越短越健康吗？

Group 1 - The term "zero additives" is increasingly popular among consumers, but its definition is vague and lacks a strict standard in China [3][5] - "Zero additives" typically means no additional food additives are intentionally added during production, but does not guarantee the absence of certain substances that may occur naturally [4][5] - The new food labeling standard (GB7718-2025) will prohibit misleading terms like "0 additives" and "no additives," aiming to reduce unfair competition and improve consumer understanding [5][7] Group 2 - Consumers are advised to focus on the order of ingredients on labels, as they are listed in descending order of quantity, which can indicate the actual content of key ingredients [8] - The nutritional information panel is crucial for assessing the health value of food products, with particular attention to energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and sodium [8][9] - Awareness of hidden sugars and sodium in processed foods is essential, as high intake of these can lead to chronic health issues [9]