The label is meta-data

A label on a can is meta-data giving a range of information about what is inside.
Among other things, the label might include...

 

 

  • The name of the food the can contains

  • The amount of food the can contains

  • The nutritional content of the food

  • A list of ingredients

  • Where the food was produced

  • Batch number and expiration date

  • Instructions for preparation