The front of a food package is a battlefield for your attention, and marketers use a powerful arsenal of unregulated buzzwords to win your trust. These terms are carefully chosen to make a product seem healthier, higher-quality, or more wholesome than it is. However, because these words have no official, legally binding definition from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they are often completely meaningless. Learning to spot these empty promises is a critical skill for any savvy shopper.
