Mr. Peanut's Cheat Sheet

Because we don't expect you to memorize all there is to know about food labels, nutrition claims, or what some of the long-lettered ingredients are (you know, the ones you may have difficulty pronouncing), we've developed this handy little guide for you.

Claim to Fame

• Fat Free products contain no more than 0.5 grams of fat per serving.
• Low-fat products contain no more than 3 grams of fat per serving.
• Reduced-calorie food products are required to have at least 50% less calories than the same food that is not labeled "calorie reduced."
• "Light" can mean light in calories, light in cholesterol, light in sodium, light in fat, light in colour, or light in flavour.

Stump the Shopper?

If you can't pronounce them, it can be hard to understand what they are. Here's a glossary of some of the most "popular" or most frequently used ingredients that can often stump you.