How do you know which ingredient a food product has the most of? A guide to reading labels
                                
                                
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                                By law, food product ingredients must be listed in descending order by weight, so the first ingredient listed is always the most prominent. This foundational rule is exactly how you know which ingredient a food product has the most of, offering a transparent glimpse into its true composition and helping consumers make informed decisions.