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What Does That Food Label Really Mean?

November 26, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 96

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Every time you pick up a food package, you’re met with a wall of information — calories, serving sizes, “fat-free,” “natural,” “organic,” and more. But what does it all really mean? In this episode of Info On The Go, we break down the fine print behind your food.

We’ll uncover why U.S. nutrition labels are based on a 2,000-calorie diet — and why that number doesn’t fit everyone. We’ll also reveal how serving sizes were updated to reflect real eating habits, and what those tricky front-of-package claims like “light,” “reduced,” or “sugar-free” actually allow.

Then we dig into the evolution of food labeling — from the introduction of “added sugars” and new allergen rules (including sesame joining the list) to the meaning behind global certifications like organic, fair trade, and non-GMO verified.

We’ll also look beyond the U.S., comparing how Europe, Canada, India, Japan, China, and others label their food — and how the Codex Alimentarius, or World Food Code, helps keep international food trade fair and transparent.

By the end, you’ll never look at a food label the same way again. From calories to country codes, we decode the language of your groceries — so you can shop smarter, waste less, and make choices that truly fit your lifestyle.

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Because every label tells a story — if you know how to read it.