How food manufacturers trick consumers with deceptive ingredients lists the myth ingredients lists on food products are designed to inform consumers about what&39s contained in the product. The reality ingredients lists are used by food manufacturers to deceive consumers and trick them into thinking products are healthier or better quality than they really are. This article explores the most common deceptions used by food manufacturers to trick consumers with food ingredients lists. It also contains useful tips for helping consumers read such labels with the proper skepticism.