No addded sugar declaration on labels (products with HONEY)

Hello All, I want to produce snack bars with honey. Can I say "no added sugar" on my labels? Legislation says that; WITH NO ADDED SUGARS A claim stating that s…

1. Ufuk Ayyıldız reply

   Hi @Fiona imo it depends on your target. If you use honey as a sweetener or/and as a sugar replacement both its sweetness or bulking properties, you should not use NO ADDED SUGAR…

2. Ufuk Ayyıldız reply

   Dear @Roy Could you please share your opinion with us?

3. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   Fda said foods having no added sugar declaration can contain natural sugar as part of ingredient..In this case honey can pass this criteria.

4. Ufuk Ayyıldız reply

   so what is your comment for EFSA directive?

5. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   It just an alternative statement that does not violates FDA statement.

6. Ufuk Ayyıldız reply

   [quote "Roy, post:6, topic:12907"] does not violates FDA statement [/quote] yes, it does not. also efsa policy seems more strict than fda policy for this issue. and i understand t…

7. Pier_Lorenzo_Rol reply

   The fact is that you must show to competent authorities some valid reasons to demonstrate that your added honey is not for for sweetening purpose but for some others (i.e. rheolog…

8. Ufuk Ayyıldız reply

   good point. thanks @Pier Lorenzo Rol