Food labels can be confusing and misleading. Our plain-language guide covers serving sizes, nett carbs, hidden sugar names and misleading front-of-pack claims - so you can shop smarter on a sugar-free or banting diet.
Why do sugar alcohols like isomalt, xylitol, erythritol and maltitol have fewer calories than sugar? We explain how polyols are digested and why the calorie count on the label isn't the whole story.
Confused by carbohydrate labels? We explain the difference between total carbs, nett carbs, glycemic carbs and available carbs - and which number matters most for diabetics and banters.
