How can I tell if WIC-eligible processed fruits and vegetables have no added sugar, salt, fat, or oils?
To determine whether or not sugar, salt, fat, or oils have been added to processed fruits and vegetables, State agencies should review the product’s ingredient list. If sugar, salt, fat, or oils have been added to the food during processing, they will be listed as ingredients. Using the Nutrition Facts Label is not appropriate for this purpose because some foods may naturally contain sugar, sodium, or fat, which would be reflected in the Nutrition Facts label.
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