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Some snacks picture fresh fruit on the front label and state they are "naturally fruit flavored!" But often the real fruit contained in the package comes from a small amount of pear juice concentrate, a highly sugared form of fruit.
Also watch out for the label "made with real fruit." Most of these products have little nutrition as compared to their authentic fruit counterparts. Manufacturers put a drop of juice into the product, even though added sugar outweighs the fruit.
Also watch out for the label "made with real fruit." Most of these products have little nutrition as compared to their authentic fruit counterparts. Manufacturers put a drop of juice into the product, even though added sugar outweighs the fruit.
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