Sugar-Free & Low-Sugar Questions
The things people ask before they fill a basket.
What is the difference between sugar-free and no sugar added?
They are not the same claim. Sugar-free means the product contains essentially none. No sugar added means none was put in, but the ingredients may bring their own, and fruit and dairy both do.
Does sugar-free mean carb-free?
No. Neither claim means carb-free. The nutrition panel on each product page has the actual number, and that is the only figure worth trusting.
What is actually on this shelf?
Sugar-free mayonnaise, jam, breakfast syrup and coffee creamer; no-sugar-added peanut butter, cocoa, pie filling and tart cherry concentrate; sugar-free gum and mints; and zero-carb staples like gelatin, pork rinds and unflavored protein powder.
How do you decide which products carry a diet tag?
Every tag is applied from the manufacturer's own ingredient label. Where they print a claim on the packaging we use their wording; the rest reflect what the product is made of. If a specific claim matters to you, check the physical label before buying.