Food/Nutrition Bloopers from Restaurants,
Food Companies, Web sites and News Media
The following are actual quotes or observations (the latest entries are at the top). Click for our comments. Some of these errors/misinformation have been subsequently corrected by their source and some have not.
Nutrition claims for cocoa powder
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- Created on 12, March, 2016
A Dutch process cocoa powder product claims "good source of fiber... contains vitamins and minerals... rich in antioxidants and sterols "
Flour from Coffee Fruit Pulp -- Superfood?
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- Created on 05, February, 2016
A new flour made from coffee fruit pulp is being promoted for its fiber, protein, antioxidants, etc.
Gluten-free muffin mix nutrient claims
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- Created on 05, January, 2016
A gluten-free pumpkin muffin mix is described on the packaging and/or website with claims of "low carb," "4 g protein" and "rich in magnesium, vitamin A and vitamin E." The Nutrition Facts show 8% DV for vitamin C.
Sprouted, raw sunflower seed claims
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- Created on 10, December, 2015
The package for a raw, sprouted sunflower seed product makes claims ("jam packed," "great source of," "contains," etc.) about vitamin E, selenium, fiber, folate, iron and zinc.
Seller of lucuma powder claims it's high in vitamins, minerals, etc.
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- Created on 08, November, 2015
An online seller of lucuma fruit powder claims it is "rich in B-vitamins, iron, zinc, calcium, niacin, and protein."
Kamut wheat, high in protein & omega-3, low in calories?
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- Created on 30, September, 2015
A health article on a major web portal touts the benefits of "the other ancient grain." kamut (aka Khorsan wheat), stating it is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and low in calories.
Popular "diet foods" called fattening
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- Created on 07, July, 2015
A magazine article that quotes "diet doctors." nutrition professors and health psychologists claims that many foods consumed by dieters can make them fat. Among those foods are hummus, nuts, grapes and kale...
Gluten-free crunchy cheese snack with 10 g protein
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- Created on 15, May, 2015
A gluten-free dried cheese snack made from Parmesan cheese "with quinoa and ancient grains" declares 10 g protein on the front of the package and only 75 calories on the nutrition panel.
Award-winning Gluten-free Brownie Mix Nutrition Reality
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- Created on 04, March, 2015
A gluten-free brownie mix that won a major trade show award (for natural/health foods) contains 17 grams sugar per serving and 1 gram fiber.
Website states its cookies and cereals are good source of vitamins, minerals
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- Created on 03, February, 2015
A manufacturer of foods targeted to kids states on its website that the cookies and cereals are good sources of various vitamins, minerals and omega-3 ALAs (alpha-linolenic acid -- the plant-derived source of omega-3 fatty acids).
Nutritionist Suggests Low-Starch Diet for Better Skin
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- Created on 05, January, 2015
A holistic nutritionist writing for a major magazine recommends a low-starch diet for good skin, because starches are "difficult to digest."
Antioxidant Claim for Iced Green Tea with "Super Fruit"
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- Created on 04, December, 2014
The website for an iced green tea flavored with fruits that are "rich in antioxidants" states that there are 140 mg antioxidants in one serving.
Bottled Cocktail Labeled "Low-Calorie"
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- Created on 04, November, 2014
A bottled margarita is claimed to be low in calories, with only 41 calories per 1.5 oz.