Consumentenbond claims food makers mislead customers with fiber labels
The Consumentenbond has concluded that food manufacturers are misleading supermarket customers by making products appear healthier than they are through fiber-related claims. An investigation into various products revealed that more than one hundred items use labels such as ‘source of fiber’ or ‘high in fiber’ to entice consumers.
While manufacturers are adhering to legal requirements regarding the percentage of fiber per 100 grams, the consumer organization argues these claims are deceptive. Consumentenbond director Sandra Molenaar noted that consumers rarely consume the full 100-gram portion necessary to realize the advertised health benefits, meaning the claims do not reflect actual consumption patterns.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Food manufacturers are misleading customers in supermarkets by making their products appear healthier. overbetuwe.nieuws.nl · renkum.nieuws.nl · sittard-geleen.nieuws.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fiber claims are misleading because consumers typically do not eat the 100-gram portion required to meet the stated nutritional standards. overbetuwe.nieuws.nl · renkum.nieuws.nl · sittard-geleen.nieuws.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than one hundred products use misleading or overly optimistic fiber claims. overbetuwe.nieuws.nl · renkum.nieuws.nl · sittard-geleen.nieuws.nl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Manufacturers are complying with legal regulations regarding fiber content per 100 grams. overbetuwe.nieuws.nl · renkum.nieuws.nl · sittard-geleen.nieuws.nl