We’ve heard of blue corn, an heirloom variety cultivated by the Hopi tribe of the southwest, but the blue popcorn pictured here is not popped from those kernels. Instead, some marketing genius thought it would be cool to color popcorn … Continue reading
Do “Healthy” Product Names Deliver on their Promise?
The wonders of food marketing never cease to amaze, and infuriate. Fooducate community member Cassie posted the front and back of a bag of Snyder’s eatsmart Naturals Garden Veggie Sticks – Potato, Tomato, & Spinach. What a name for a … Continue reading
Chef Boyardee’s Whole Grain Hoax
ConAgra’s Chef Boyardee brand is out with a whole grain canned pasta product – Chef Boyardee Pasta, Whole Grain, Beefaroni – and they’re letting the world know about it. Take a look at this “silent” commercial where parents are hiding … Continue reading
Inside the Label: Lean Cuisine’s Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta
Lean Cuisine, A Nestle brand of frozen dinners, is very popular with dieters. “Lean Cuisine” is considered a nutrient content claim by the FDA, so all products under this brand are required to meet the “lean” criteria per serving: less … Continue reading
Low Sodium Salt?
Image via Wikipedia We’re all familiar with artificial sweeteners that let us enjoy sweets without the excess calories, but what about a parallel solution for salty foods? Help my be on the way, according to Food Quality News: Bell Flavors … Continue reading
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