Tag: Consumer deception

While labeled with 0 grams of sugar per serving on U.S. nutrition labels, Tic Tacs are composed of nearly 95% pure sugar. This astonishing fact reveals a long-standing loophole for sugar free Tic Tacs that hinges on a technicality in food labeling regulations.

In August 2024, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to Patanjali after a petition alleged its 'Divya Dant Manjan' tooth powder contained non-vegetarian cuttlefish bone, despite being marked as vegetarian. This public controversy has raised significant questions about Patanjali's ingredients and its commitment to providing exclusively vegetarian products.

According to a 2017 study by CDA Appliances, the average bag of crisps is actually 72% empty. So, why are bags always half full, leaving many consumers feeling short-changed when they open their favorite snack? The answer is a fascinating combination of product protection, food science, and manufacturing efficiency.

A single Tic Tac mint contains approximately 1.9 calories, despite the '0 calories' label seen on packaging in the US due to FDA regulations. The question 'Are Tic Tacs 0 calories on Reddit?' has sparked numerous discussions and revelations among users who feel misled by this calorie-rounding loophole.