culture   Italy
statement   In Italy, the emphasis is on sensory evaluation rather than expiration dates to determine food freshness and usability.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 expiration dates Italy Less importance placed on expiration dates, with a focus on sensory cues such as smell and appearance 1
2 food expiration dates Italy Reliance on senses like smell and touch to determine food freshness, less emphasis on expiration dates 1
3 food expiration dates Italy Often disregarded in favor of sensory evaluation like smell and taste 1
4 milk expiration date Italy Less concern about expiration dates, with some consumers using expired milk for cooking or still consuming it if it smells okay 1