Comments on: Organic, Natural, and Local Labeling http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/organic-natural-and-local-labeling/archives/25 Facts, opinions and reflections on being a techno-geek granolarancher Mom Thu, 17 May 2012 21:23:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Dawn http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/organic-natural-and-local-labeling/archives/25#comment-18 Dawn Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:56:49 +0000 http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/organic-natural-and-local-labeling/archives/25#comment-18 Angus = black hide! Ha! If you can't talk to the grower/producer you just can't be sure. The trans-fat thing caught my attention too, when I saw those oils and realized that 'less than 1' per serving could still equal an awful lot if that portion size is down to say '8 chips' or something equally unrealistic. I tend to have some 'brand loyalty' but not of the big names. Whenever I can I research the practices, facilities, and producers of a brand I favor then, if acceptable, tend to stick to their products when possible since researching them all isn't any more realistic than eating only 8 chips! Angus = black hide! Ha! If you can’t talk to the grower/producer you just can’t be sure. The trans-fat thing caught my attention too, when I saw those oils and realized that ‘less than 1′ per serving could still equal an awful lot if that portion size is down to say ‘8 chips’ or something equally unrealistic.

I tend to have some ‘brand loyalty’ but not of the big names. Whenever I can I research the practices, facilities, and producers of a brand I favor then, if acceptable, tend to stick to their products when possible since researching them all isn’t any more realistic than eating only 8 chips!

]]> By: Melissa http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/organic-natural-and-local-labeling/archives/25#comment-11 Melissa Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:35:33 +0000 http://downtoearthblog.com/foodproduction/organic-natural-and-local-labeling/archives/25#comment-11 I discovered soon after the trans-fat labeling began that 0 does not equal 0, but less than one. :-) Yes, definately do your homework and find out what companies are allowed in the labeling process. I saw the rather large declaration of "0 grams trans-fat" on the front, but found hydrogenated oils still listed in the ingredients. Huh? That prompted me to check it out. As consumers, we have to educate ourselves. We can't rely on those little lables. Great post. I discovered soon after the trans-fat labeling began that 0 does not equal 0, but less than one. :-) Yes, definately do your homework and find out what companies are allowed in the labeling process. I saw the rather large declaration of “0 grams trans-fat” on the front, but found hydrogenated oils still listed in the ingredients. Huh? That prompted me to check it out. As consumers, we have to educate ourselves. We can’t rely on those little lables. Great post.

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