Food Claims Flashcards
What is a food claim?
A declaration regarding the properties of a foodstuff
What are the two types of food claims that can be made?
Nutritional claims
Health claims
What is a nutritional claim?
Claims that state, suggest or imply that a food has particular nutritional properties due to the energy or nutrients it either provides, does not provide or provides at reduced or increased proportions
What is a health claim?
Claims that state, suggest or imply a relationship between a food or one of its constituents and health.
Give an example of a nutritional claim?
Low in fat or sugar-free
Give an example of a health claim?
Plant sterols in dairy spreads contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
Where are health claims often found?
They are often found on functional foods
What are the two conditions surrounding food claims?
All claims must be 100% true
Food producers cannot claim to cure or prevent any disease and they must not mislead the consumer
