‘Heart healthy.’ ‘High in protein.’ ‘Low-carb.’ Food packaging makes a lot of promises. Do they hold up?
Walk down the center aisles of any grocery store, and you’ll be bombarded with words like “natural,” “wholesome” and “light” (or its casual alternative, “lite”). Or foods promising to be “low-fat,” “sugar-free,” “high in protein” and “immune-boosting.” You’ll also see packaging that appeals to specific dietary desires and needs, with descriptors like “gluten-free,” “plant-based” and…