Things you wish you could say

[Kung_pao]

Thank you!

 

[NatJ]

I honestly thought the same thing. Maybe we're thinking of whole grain?

I've definitely seen labels like that! Yes, I think companies have been doing misleading things with "whole grain" labels.

I went looking for an actual example. This one is remarkably clear, which makes me wonder if someone tightened up the laws recently? Or enforced them better?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/RITZ-Whole-Wheat-Crackers-12-9-oz/34632326
Ritz
Crackers
Baked with
whole wheat
5g whole grain per 15g serving*
*44% of grains are whole grains

(^That's the text on the front of the box in the picture. The "Ritz" and "whole wheat" are in bold, everything else in skinnier letters, and of course the bottom two lines are in much smaller text than the rest.)

 

[thecatumbrella]

I've definitely seen labels like that! Yes, I think companies have been doing misleading things with "whole grain" labels.

I went looking for an actual example. This one is remarkably clear, which makes me wonder if someone tightened up the laws recently? Or enforced them better?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/RITZ-Whole-Wheat-Crackers-12-9-oz/34632326
Ritz
Crackers
Baked with
whole wheat
5g whole grain per 15g serving*
*44% of grains are whole grains

(^That's the text on the front of the box in the picture. The "Ritz" and "whole wheat" are in bold, everything else in skinnier letters, and of course the bottom two lines are in much smaller text than the rest.)

It certainly looks like they’ve been prodded to be more transparent. I’m going to pay more attention when I’m at the store! Cereals love to make the whole grain claim as well.