ingrediensliste

Ingrediensliste is a standardized list of all constituents used to produce a product, most commonly presented on packaging for foods, and also used for cosmetics and medicines. The primary purpose is to inform consumers about what a product contains, to support allergen identification, dietary choices, and safe handling. The list is usually organized in descending order of weight at the time of formulation, so the heaviest ingredients appear first. Water is commonly the first listed ingredient when present in large amount. Some regions allow grouping of minor components, but the overall sequence reflects the relative proportions.

In many jurisdictions, allergen information is required and often highlighted within the list or shown separately near the ingredients. Major allergens include milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, sesame, and certain sulphites, though the exact list varies by country. Additives, preservatives, colorings, flavorings, and processing aids may be shown by common name or codes (for example E-numbers in the European Union). In cosmetics and medicines, ingrediensliste is typically presented with internationally recognized naming systems such as INCI for cosmetics, and compliance with regional labeling regulations.

Users rely on ingrediensliste to avoid allergens, manage dietary restrictions, and compare products. For manufacturers, maintaining accurate and up-to-date ingrediensliste is a legal requirement in many markets and forms part of product-label integrity and consumer safety.