Unmasking sugar-free: How hidden sugars in starches can fool you
As consumers, we’re constantly bombarded with terms like “sugar-free,” “low-fat,” and “no added sugar” on food labels. These claims often lure us into thinking we’re making a healthier choice, but things are not always as straightforward as they seem. One of the most misleading terms on food packaging today is “sugar-free.” Many products labeled “sugar-free”…

