Be on the look out for new labels on food packages! The idea behind the change is to give consumers a more accurate reflection as to what and how much they’re actually eating. Now there will be two columns. One will be for a serving size and the other is for how much is in the entire package.
Did you know the serving size for Oreos is two? TWO! I can eat four before I even realize my hand was in the packaging!
And don't get me started on Girl Scout cookies. Yes, I can eat an entire package.
Vitamin 'D' and potassium totals have been added while listings for vitamins C and A have been dropped. That’s because many Americans are lacking Vitamin D while deficiencies in Vitamins C and A are rare. That's true. My D levels are always low and I'm finding that out in my friends in family as well.
Consumers will also see a new listing for added sugars.
The new labels are showing up in stores now, but only manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual sales were required to switch by Jan. 1. Other companies have until 2021 to comply.
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