Análise da rotulagem de shakes para controle de peso disponíveis no comércio brasileiro

Abstract

Currently, 58.6% of the Brazilian population is overweight or obese. This is attributed to dietary inadequacies, the preference for quickly prepared foods, and a lack of physical exercise. Considering these factors, the Brazilian industry has been gaining traction in the market through the production of shakes aimed at weight control. Nutritional labeling provides information to assist consumers in purchasing products that meet their needs. Thus, this study aimed to assess the adequacy of labels on weight control shakes in accordance with Ordinance No. 30, dated January 13, 1998. This ordinance establishes the identity and minimum quality characteristics that weight control foods must comply with. In total, approximately 49 labels of shakes sold in the Brazilian territory were evaluated. All products showed some form of non-compliance with the criteria established by the ordinance. The most common non-compliances include the absence of the percentage of linoleic acid, the addition of micronutrients and macronutrients, and the lack of mention of the designation for weight control foods. Considering the analyses of non compliance, it is evident that there should be increased scrutiny and adjustment of nutritional parameters for weight control products to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.