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The nutrient content claim "fat free" on a food label means that the serving of food contains an insignificant amount of fat (less than 0.5 grams per serving). Foods labeled fat-free that are naturally fat-free (that is, need no special processing or reformulation to lower fat content) must disclose that fat is not usually present. For example: "broccoli, a fat-free food."
Fat-free or low-fat foods often contain high amounts of added sugars or sodium to compensate for the loss of flavor that occurs when fat is removed. FDA urges consumers to pay close attention to the calories in a single serving to avoid concluding that all fat-free foods are low in calories.
For more information on food labeling, see http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/label.html.

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