Adds A Negligible Amount Of Fat

This is not a specific ingredient but a descriptive phrase used on nutrition labels. It indicates that the amount of fat in a serving of the food is so small that it is considered negligible according to FDA labeling rules. This allows manufacturers to round down the fat content to zero grams.

This phrase is used on products marketed as 'fat-free' or 'low-fat' to meet regulatory definitions. It appears in a wide variety of foods, including dairy products, baked goods, snacks, and sauces, to assure consumers about the low fat content.

The FDA allows manufacturers to label a product as containing 0 grams of fat if the serving size contains less than 0.5 grams of fat. This is a labeling convention, not an indication of the absence of all fat. There are no specific health implications associated with this labeling phrase itself, as it simply reflects a small amount of fat that has been rounded down.