You’re not alone in wondering about that puzzling omission, but it comes down to this: The government would prefer that we not see wine, beer or spirits in the same light as basic food items when making buying decisions
I’ve always wondered why alcohol products don’t seem to be covered by the Canada Nutrition Facts – or some other – labelling rules. When I buy a bottle of water, I’m told that it contains zero calories, zero fat, zero cholesterol, zero carbohydrates.
Some ciders are fermented apple juice and others are apple-flavoured sugar water with alcohol. The consumer can’t tell which is which. You see where I’m going. Any thoughts?You’re not alone in wondering about that puzzling omission. Most packaged foods in Canada must carry a standardized “Nutrition Facts” table listing calories and information on 13 core nutrients, such as fat, sodium, protein and carbohydrates. They’re designed to help us choose healthier options.
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