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Anecdotally, nutrition labels are often mathematically calculated based on the underlying ingredients and often are not measured or tested for under laboratory
by nness 3y ago
Anecdotally, nutrition labels are often mathematically calculated based on the underlying ingredients and often are not measured or tested for under laboratory conditions. When they are tested for, the variation appears to be substantial. The reason is that testing is expensive, and as it's often not required, there's little reason to do so. It's almost completely voluntary, and there does not seem to be any significant repercussions for false-statements — at least those made non-maliciously.
- thfuran 3y agoThere are also very specific rounding rules that manufacturers frequently take advantage of to reduce the listed calories or fat content for things with small servings. You can buy oil with 0 fat per serving packaged as a spray with a tiny serving size.