![]() ![]() She explained that “experts” recommend against children’s consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners, and yet “among children in the US over 20% … aged two to five consume non-nutritive sweeteners in the foods they eat.” Of particular concern, said Fleming-Milici, “is how this impacts children.” Specifically, she cautioned, “FDA strategies to reduce added sugar consumption coupled with mandatory front of package disclosures on products high in added sugar will likely result in reformation … and in increase of non-nutritive sweeteners in foods and beverages.” 16, Frances Fleming-Milici, director of marketing initiatives for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health, voiced her support for front of package nutrition labeling, which FDA is exploring as part of the White House’s National Strategy to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030.īeginning in 2022 with focus group research that was followed by an experimental study and additional focus group research in 2023, the FDA is testing how best to provide at-a-glance nutrition information, potentially including levels of added sugar, saturated fat and sodium, on the front of packs to help consumers “quickly and easily identify foods that can help them build a healthy eating pattern,” according to the agency.įleming-Milici said at the public meeting that the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health believes FOP labeling can “effectively communicate information about a food’s nutrient content, if it contains nutrients of concern and is standardized in color and location is mandatory and contains a graphic component.” But, she also warned of “unintentional negative consequences.” Emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrocolloidsĮchoing the sentiment of many stakeholders from across the value chain gathered virtually Nov.Chocolate and confectionery ingredients.Carbohydrates and fibers (sugar, starches).Plant-based, alt proteins, precision fermentation.
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