Question

nutrition facts
serving size: 2.4 tsp (12 ml)
makes 8 fl oz (240ml)
servings per container: about 36
amount per serving
calories 0
% daily value*
total fat 0g 0%
sodium 20mg 1%
total carbohydrate <1g 0%
sugars 0g
protein 0g
not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin a, vitamin c, calcium and iron

• percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

1. what do you see?
2. what do you know about any of the ingredients?
3. what do you wonder?

Explanation:

1. The picture shows a nutrition - facts label and ingredient list for a product. It includes serving size, number of servings per container, calorie and nutrient information per serving, and a list of ingredients.
2. Water is a common solvent and essential for life. Caramel coloring is a food additive for color. Phosphoric acid can affect taste and is used in some beverages for acidity. Natural flavor is a broad term for substances that provide flavor. Citric acid is an organic acid used for flavor and preservation. Acesulfame potassium is an artificial sweetener. Caffeine is a stimulant. Sucralose is an artificial sweetener. Tri - sodium citrate can be used as a flavor enhancer and buffering agent.
3. One might wonder about the long - term health effects of consuming the artificial sweeteners in the product, or how the natural flavor is derived, or the specific function of each ingredient in the overall product formulation.

Answer:

1. A nutrition - facts label and ingredient list for a product.
2. Water is essential, caramel coloring is for color, phosphoric acid affects taste, natural flavor provides flavor, citric acid is for flavor and preservation, acesulfame potassium is a sweetener, caffeine is a stimulant, sucralose is a sweetener, tri - sodium citrate is a flavor enhancer and buffering agent.
3. Long - term health effects of artificial sweeteners, source of natural flavor, specific functions of each ingredient.