2006-09-16 13:12:39 · 6 answers · asked by deanfriedmanfan 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
emulgator( preservative)
2006-09-16 13:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Irina C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"The symbol e is used to show that the weight complies with EU requirement for weight under the average system, i.e. the average pack is at least the weight declared. If the product weighs less than 5g then the weight need not be stated."
2006-09-16 13:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought it refers to the weight being net weight and gross weight I think E symbol means Net weight which is the produce only and does not contain the weight of the packaging.
2006-09-16 13:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by ChrisAds 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It means that the quantity shown is accurate to within the tolerances laid down in EU regulations. In other words, if you say that a bag contains 1kg of sugar, there's no practical way of making sure that every bag of the millions produced is *precisely* 1kg, but the 'e' means that they are for all practical purposes as accurate as can be reasonably expected.
2006-09-16 22:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by had enough of idiots - signing off... 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means average contents is this amount although your pack might be heavier or lighter ...spooky isn't it!
2006-09-16 13:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by coulditbemanilow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are talking about th @ symbol, it means at.
2006-09-16 13:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by chris m 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋