Curious if you're reading food labels the right way?
Understanding Nutrition Facts labels and ingredient lists can help you feel more confident about the choices you make for your family. Let’s break down what Nutrition Facts tell you, how to make sense of ingredient lists, and what to look for when comparing products.
To skip right to detailed DeeBee’s Organics nutrition facts, ingredients, and product information, visit our product ingredients page.
Why Reading the Ingredient List Matters
Scanning the Nutrition Facts panel will tell you how much of certain nutrients a product contains, but the ingredient list tells the story of what's actually inside. Learning to read ingredient lists can be empowering, and it’s one of the easiest ways to make informed choices without needing a degree in nutrition.
Nutrition Facts vs. Ingredient Lists: What's the Difference?
Most people assume these two sections provide the same information, but they serve different purposes. They work together to give a complete picture of a product.
The Nutrition Facts panel tells you the what by showing information like calories, total sugars, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and serving size. The ingredient list tells you what it's made of by showing the ingredients used, the order they're listed in, where sweetness and flavor come from, and whether natural or artificial ingredients are included.Â
How to Read an Ingredient List Step-by-Step
When you look beyond calories, sugar, and fiber, you find out important information like where the sweetness comes from, whether the ingredients are organic, how many ingredients are included, and how recognizable they are.
When reading ingredient lists, start here:Â
- Ingredients are Listed by Weight: Ingredients are listed in order of weight, with the ingredients used the most appearing first. If fruit juice or fruit purée is one of the first ingredients, it means it makes up a significant portion of the product.
- Look at the Source of Sweetness: Not all sweetness comes from the same source. Choosing products sweetened with fruit purée rather than refined sugar may be a more natural option for your family.
- Check for Artificial Flavors and Colors: Many parents choose to steer clear from artificial flavors and colors, and the ingredient list can help you quickly identify them.
- Look for Certifications: Trusted certifications like USDA Certified Organic, Canada Organic, Non-GMO, and Gluten-Free can help you identify products that align with your family’s preferences.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages people to use the Nutrition Facts label to compare products, and choose options that align with your family’s nutritional needs and goals. [1]
For a deeper dive into how to read and understand Nutrition Facts labels, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
What Ingredients Should Parents Think Twice About?
Products with ingredients like artificial flavors, artificial colors, high amounts of added sugars, or long lists of ingredients you don't recognize are ones many parents consider limiting or steering clear from.
Our Approach to Ingredients at DeeBee's Organics
Ingredients are at the heart of everything we create at DeeBee’s. Our founder, Dionne Laslo-Baker, PhD and mom of two, created the company with a simple goal: to bring the joy back into snack time using thoughtfully chosen ingredients families can feel good about.
Our SuperFruit® and SuperJuice® Freezie Pops and SuperJuice Prebiotic Juice Boxes are certified organic, plant-based, gluten-free, dye-free, and sweetened with the goodness of organic fruit, without cane sugar or artificial sugars.
DeeBee’s Organics Nutrition Facts
Across our product lineup, you’ll find attributes that reflect our commitment to simple, thoughtfully chosen ingredients:
- Certified organic ingredients
- Made with real fruit juice
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial colors or synthetic dyes
- No high-fructose corn syrup
- Plant-based and gluten free
While nutrition facts such as calories, sugars, fiber, and serving size can vary by product, every DeeBee’s product is created with the same goal of bringing families organic fruit-filled treats.
For detailed nutrition facts and ingredient information, visit our product pages to compare flavors and find your favorites.
Making Food Make Sense
When it comes to understanding food labels, small habits like checking ingredient lists can help you make informed choices that work for your family. Choosing fruit-filled treats made with thoughtfully chosen organic ingredients makes snack time a little more joyful, with one less thing to worry about.
Find out more about our ingredients in our FAQ’s and Ingredients with Integrity: Our DeeBee’s Organics Standards.
