Yo I’m on your side with this entire thread, seems like people are just ganging up on you for no reason, you just posted a pic of some food and are sharing quite a lot more info than I’d be comfortable doing because you’re trying to help people and share the knowledge, so props to you.

But having said all that, never lying to law enforcement is crazy. Law enforcement is a tool used by the state to keep citizens under control. At best, if they have too much leeway, they’re a mob that looks out for themselves; at worst they’re enforcers for a mob you can’t even touch. The only reason to never lie to them is if your interests completely align with the state or with them. This should never be the case if you’re working in your own best interest.