No added describes an addition claim; it should not automatically be rewritten as none present. Keep the complete phrase when summarizing a package.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Qualifier | Retain no added rather than deleting added. |
| Substance | Identify the precise ingredient or nutrient named. |
| Question | Ask what the company means if the distinction affects your decision. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Retain no added rather than deleting added.
Identify the precise ingredient or nutrient named.
Ask what the company means if the distinction affects your decision.
A practical example
No added sugar and zero sugar are different statements. The same care with qualifiers belongs in pet-food notes.
Before you decide
Shorter comparison labels should never make the manufacturer's claim stronger.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.