Guide to Label Nutrient Claims

This is a bit of background on the claims and info on a label as provided by the FDA.  It goes through each of the claim areas outlining the limits for eah claim.  hope it helps.

Fat

- Fat-free: less than 0.5 grams (g) per labeled serving size
- Low-fat: 3 g or less per reference amount and, if the serving size is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less, per 50 g of the food
- Reduced or less fat: at least 25 percent less per serving than reference food Read more

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