What's 'all natural'? How to decode common food labels
date:Nov 12, 2015


The term natural means little on labels for items such as produce and processed food because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesnt regulate the term. The FDA objects to use of the word when products contain added color or synthetic ingredients but doesnt explicitly restrict it. As a result, manufacturers may describe anything from cheese puffs to soda as natural, 100% natural or all natural.

Organic labels

Organic labels are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and
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