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Nutritional information panel
Appears on food labels to the right of the principal display panel. It provides information on the nutritional composition of the food.
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Nutrition label
As of May 8, 1994, most packaged foods must be labeled as shown on the Nutrition Facts Labeling. The Nutrition Facts may be placed together with the ingredient list, and the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor on the PDP or on the Information Panel, or on an alternative panel that can…
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Nutrient content claim
A claim on a food product that directly or by implication characterizes the level of a nutrient in the food. Nutrient claims are also known as “descriptors.” The data presented on food labels detailing the concentration of a specific nutrient within a given comestible.
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Np chart
A chart used to monitor the number of defective units in a production run.
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Np
Average number of defective units for the process. It is obtained by dividing the number of defective units in all samples by the number of samples taken.
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Nougat
A sweet made with roasted almonds and honey. A sweet treat created using almonds, honey, pulverized sugar, and pistachios. Discover the irresistible allure of nougat, a delectable chewy candy that captivates with its delicate texture and delightful flavors. Traditionally showcasing hues of white or pink, this confectionary masterpiece conceals within its embrace a medley of…
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Normande (A la)
A method of preparation used mostly for fish braised in white wine, especially sole.
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Normal solution
A solution concentration containing 1 gram-equivalent of a substance per liter of the solution. An obsolete term for a solution in which 1 L contains 1 g equivalent of the solute. The use of this terminology is discouraged in the SI system.
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Normal curve
The distribution of individual values with the average, median, and mode the same. Further, the standard deviation divides the range of the set of data into six equal parts. A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that describes the probability of obtaining various combinations of chance events. The describes the frequency distributions of many physical and psychological attributes…
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Normal
Unless otherwise stated, refers to the property of being distributed in the form of a normal frequency distribution. In a usual way, according to rule. That which is socially accepted as the usual, normal behavior. Usual, ordinary or conforming to a standard. A term used in several different senses. Generally speaking, it is applied to…
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