OK Stupid Question

[jackson11]

I know this is a stupid (and probably pointless question) but I did some Google Searching and can't seem to find an answer and I am confused and can't seem to stop thinking about this (yeah I probably have a sad life ha ha)

I bought some Sour Cream that is clearly labelled "Fat Free" on the label however when I read the nutrition chart on the side there is 1% of your daily fat intake per 2tbsp and 2% of saturated fats of daily intake per 2 tbsp

So my question is......if this is fat free should there be 0% of your daily fat intake?? If there is 1% fat (or 2% of saturated fat) then does that not mean there is fat content?? Or in other words it is not "Fat Free"

I am not overweight so I don't have a strict diet however it just seemed a little misleading for someone that maybe watching their weight

I know this is a bit of a stupid (and again probably a little pointless) question so feel free to answer with dumb replies I won't get mad. The label just seems a little conflicting

 

[|2 /-\ | /|/]

What are you, stuck in the 90s or something, I don't think its the fatty foods that makes you fat...lol

 

[explorerzip]

It's called marketing speak and companies know how to use it very well e.g. 0% fat, 0% interest financing, etc.

 

[Mr Bret]

Don't hold me to this, but I seem to remember having heard somewhere quite some time ago that there are government regulations that stipulate certain tolerances when it comes to food labelling.
In other words, there's a buffer zone under which they are allowed to say it has 0% of whatever, even though it's not really zero.

 

[explorerzip]

I believe CBC Marketplace did a show where they were debunking the "healthy" labels on packaged food.

 

[SchlongConery]

LOL!

I thought this thread was about how stupid the website "OkCupid.com" is!!! lol

 

[MissCroft]

In other words, there's a buffer zone under which they are allowed to say it has 0% of whatever, even though it's not really zero.

This is true. If the fat content is very low (especially compared to other sour creams) there is a 'zone' where they can claim it to be fat-free.

But yes, a little fat won't kill you! lol


http://wafflesatnoon.com/is-the-gillian-mckeith-nigella-lawson-age-comparison-accurate/

 

[Yoga Face]

bad fats are

Saturated fats because they raise LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol). Saturated fats are mainly found in animal products such as meat, dairy, eggs and seafood. Some plant foods are also high in saturated fats such as coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil.


Trans fats which are man made by putting hydrogen into liquid oils so provide a better shelf life for foods. As a result of hydrogenation, trans fatty acids are formed. Trans fatty acids are found in many commercially packaged foods, commercially fried food such as French Fries from some fast food chains, other packaged snacks such as microwaved popcorn as well as in vegetable shortening and hard stick margarine


good fats are

Monounsaturated Fats lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). Nuts including peanuts, walnuts, almonds and pistachios, avocado, canola and olive oil are high in MUFAs. MUFAs have also been found to help in weight loss, particularly body fat.

Polyunsaturated Fats also lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Seafood like salmon and fish oil, safflower and sunflower oils are high in polyunsaturated fats. Omega 3 fatty acids belong to this group

 

[**Sophie**]

Anything that says 'cream' on it, you know there has to be some form of fat in it. It's cream!!!

 

[NHFL]

"Fat Free" = "We do not charge you for the fat in our product."

 

[great bear]

"Fat Free" = "We do not charge you for the fat in our product."

Shit, that is funny!!!

 

[shack]

What are you, stuck in the 90s or something, I don't think its the fatty foods that makes you fat...lol

What are you, illiterate or something? That reply, in no way addressed his question regarding a discrepancy in the labelling.

FYI, Mr. Millennial, maybe he has to worry about fat content because of cholesterol/cardiac issues as opposed to weight. Did you consider that?

OP deserves an apology for that snarky and useless response.

 

[GPIDEAL]

Don't hold me to this, but I seem to remember having heard somewhere quite some time ago that there are government regulations that stipulate certain tolerances when it comes to food labelling.
In other words, there's a buffer zone under which they are allowed to say it has 0% of whatever, even though it's not really zero.

Correct.

They are allowed to say 'fat free' if fat content is below a certain level.

 

[Titalian]

It's called marketing speak and companies know how to use it very well e.g. 0% fat, 0% interest financing, etc.

If so GB. then I will side with this statement.

 

[explorerzip]

If so GB. then I will side with this statement.

GB??

 

[explorerzip]

Don't believe marketing, read ingredient labels and calorie amounts, not the words on the front of a package.

Even those nutrition labels are misleading since they often list a serving size that is less than the container it's being sold in. "Personal" size canned soup seems to be the worst offender i.e. only 10% sodium, but it's for a 30 ml serving not the whole can like a lot of people have.

 

[huckfinn]

There is good information here...

http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/ucm274593.htm#overview

 

[Titalian]

GB??

I meant GP, but you knew that.

 

[explorerzip]

I meant GP, but you knew that.

Huh? I have no idea what you mean dude. Sorry man my acronym dictionary is down...

 

[MissCroft]

Alcohol-free beers still have 0.5% alcohol in them so the term 'free' really just means very low.