Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share What Does That Food Label Really Mean?
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
What Does That Food Label Really Mean?
Send us a text
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.
Tagline:
Because every label tells a story — if you know how to read it.
Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William
Email [email protected]
If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support
Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.
Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Cozy Earth
Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF
Strong Coffee Company
Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO
Old Glory
Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout
Support the show
Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William
Email [email protected]
If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support
Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.
Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
View all episodes
By William and KatSend us a text
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.
Tagline:
Because every label tells a story — if you know how to read it.
Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William
Email [email protected]
If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support
Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.
Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com
Cozy Earth
Use Code INFOGO to get 41% OFF
Strong Coffee Company
Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: INFOGO
Old Glory
Use Cod INFOGO to get 15% off at checkout
Support the show
Thank You for listening and Stay curious,
Kat & William
Email [email protected]
If you would like to support Info On The Go click the link below
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support
Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.
Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com