Defining Low Carb

Food processors are jockeying for a share of the low-carb market. But the question remains: Just what constitutes a low-carb product?

The FDA plans to weigh in with its own definition. It will determine how many carbohydrates are allowed for a food to be advertised as a low- or reduced-carb product.

It’s all part of an effort “demystify the current confusion about carbohydrates," says FDA Deputy Commissioner Lester Crawford, who expects a substantial number of products will have to change their labels as a result.

Posted by Jim Langcuster at March 16, 2004 09:16 AM | TrackBack