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Trans Fat Labeling Loophole Allows Products to Claim Zero Despite Containing Trans Fats
Dr. Sten Ekberg
Top 10 Foods That WRECK Your WELLBEING
What was said
"If you have 0.9999999 grams of trans fats, you can round it to zero and call it trans fat free. Even though it might have 5% or even 10% trans fats depending on the serving size they choose."
A regulatory loophole in food labeling allows manufacturers to claim products are trans fat free if they contain less than 0.5 grams per serving, even when products contain up to 10% trans fats by manipulating serving sizes. The presenter warns consumers to check ingredient lists for hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils rather than relying on front-of-package claims.
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- Programme
- Dr. Sten Ekberg
- Episode
- Top 10 Foods That WRECK Your WELLBEING
- Clip time
- 30:24
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