What does the dot on food mean? The surprising truth behind packaging symbols
                                
                                
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                                According to packaging experts, the most common dots on food wrappers are actually for manufacturing and printing, not for consumers. The meaning of these small symbols varies widely, from printing calibration to advanced food safety monitoring, and even dietary information in specific regions.