Does Zero Sugar Mean No Fruit? Unpacking The Labels
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By FDA standards, a product can be labeled 'sugar-free' or 'zero sugar' if it contains less than 0.5 grams of total sugar per serving, but this definition does not prohibit the consumption of whole fruits. So, does zero sugar mean no fruit? The answer is more nuanced than it seems, depending on both the product and your dietary approach to natural versus added sugars.