The FDA Wants To Know How Much Nutella YOU Eat

The maker of Nutella, the chocolate-hazelnut spread loved by many Americans, wants a smaller serving size to be listed on its nutrition labels. Ferrero, Nutella's parent company, says that a smaller serving size will reflect how consumers currently use the product, and has been petitioning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reclassify the spread. Ferrero claims that nowadays Nutella is eaten in smaller amounts as a spread on toast instead of as a topping on ice cream or a filler in cupcakes. According to CNN, the company surveyed over 700 mothers and claims that 60% of consumers now eat Nutella on bread, up from 8% back in 1991. And, only 2% of consumers today use Nutella on ice cream, down from 27% back in 1991. Nutella is currently categorized as a dessert topping, with a serving size of two tablespoons. Instead, Ferrero wants the sweet spread to be classified in the jam and honey category. Why this request? They can list a smaller serving size of one tablespoon--instead of two tablespoons--on its jars. A smaller serving size on the food label means fewer calories and less sugar. This may give consumers the perception that Nutella is a healthier spread and may influence shopper's decisions to buy more of it. One tablespoon or two? Now FDA may consider Nutella's claims, but only if Americans agree. So the agency is now asking Nutella lovers how much they eat at a time. Two tablespoons of Nutella contain 200 calories. The two tablespoon serving size ori...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news