Friday, August 26, 2011

How to Read French Nutrition Labels

By French Crasy

French Nutrition Vocabulary

Valeur énergétique: Calories (energetic value)
Protéines: Protein
Lipides: Fats
Lipides dont acids gras saturés: Saturated Fats
Glucides: Carbohydrates
Glucides dont sucre: Sugar
Fibres allimentaire: Dietary Fiber
Sodium: Salt
Poids Net: Total Weight
Un Portion: A serving
Contient: Contains
Conserver: Store
RNJ: Repères Nutritionnels Journaliers: Recommended Daily Allowance.


Common Ingredients:
Arôme: Flavoring (arôme pomme/cannelle means: cinnamon apple flavoring)
Avoine: Oats
Bicarbonate de soude: Baking soda
Blé (complète): Wheat (whole wheat)
Beurre (pâtissier): Butter (concentrated)
Colorant: Artificial coloring
Eau: Water
Farine (de blé complète): Flour (whole wheat flour)
Huile (d'olive, tournesol, végétale): Oil (olive oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil)
Lait (en poudre, écrémé): Milk (powdered milk, skimmed-milk)
Matière grasse (végétale): Fat, Lard (Vegetable fat)
Noix: Nuts
Oeuf: Egg
Sel: Salt
Sirop de glucose: Glucose syrup (corn syrup)
Vinaigre (balsamique, de vin rouge): Vinegar (balsamic..., red wine...)

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