Food Labels 101

Keep these food-label terms in mind next time you're browsing the grocery aisles:

No Added Sugar — No sugars were added during processing (does NOT mean sugar-free).

Fat Free — No more than 0.5 grams of fat per serving.

Low Fat — 3 grams of fat or less per serving.

Reduced Fat — 25% or more less fat than a serving of the regular version.

Calorie Free — No more than 5 calories per serving.

Low Calorie — No more than 40 calories per serving.

Light or Lite — About 30% fewer calories than the regular version and 50% less fat.

High Fiber — 5 grams or more of fiber and 3 grams or fewer of fat per serving.

Good Source of Fiber — 2.5 to 4.9 grams of fiber per serving.

Cold Pasteurized — Actually means "irradiated" — the food has been exposed to ionizing radiation to kill bacteria, viruses or insects. Read more about this process on Wikipedia.

Cage-Free — Hens aren't confined to tiny cages and are allowed to roam around and spread their wings. However, "cage-free" doesn't always mean "cruelty-free." Read more about it.

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