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Friday, September 9, 2011

The Food Label Detective:
Otis Spunkmeyer Wild Blueberry Muffin
Can You Eat Just Half a Muffin?


*FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition labeling of food. (http://bit.ly/nVsDlD). FDA regulation allows manufacturers to round number of servings to the nearest 0.5 serving, as long as they use the term “about”. Serving size is based on RACC = Reference Amount Customarily Consumed per Eating Occasion.


Most people assume one muffin is one serving.
As packaged foods get larger, so does the number of servings.

Read the label - Don't overeat.


The label can be misleading, but it is within the FDA Guidelines.*  
One Serving Size: 1/2 Muffin (57g/2 oz)
200 calories per Servings

Package Size: Net Wt. 12 oz (340g)
6 Servings per Container
One Muffin = 2 Servings (400 Calories per muffin)









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