SubscribeBeer as a Diet Food?
It seems that consumers are leery of pills and potions, so food manufacturers are trying to market fortified food as a health alternative. Could we end up seeing beer with health claims on the label? Beer drinkers the world over would rejoice... and knock back another pint.
The FDA has just announced that "whole grain barley and barley-containing products are allowed to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)."
Now, let's see, what's a primary ingredient of beer? Malt. Malted Barley to be precise. According to Wikipedia:
Among malts, barley malt is the most widely used owing to its high amylase content.
Unfortunately beer-drinkers will have to wait for the rules to loosen up a little. The health claim can only be made for "whole barley and dry milled barley products" that have 0.75 grams of fiber per serving.
There isn't much fiber in beer.
Like a lot of folks, you are confusing the powers of the FDA with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The TTB controls the labeling requirements of alcoholic beverages. The FDA controls labeling for foods.
The TTB recently closed out the opportunity for input from the drink industry, consumer advocates, and individuals. Some suggestions for additional label information might one day include nutritional and ingredient information and any allergens (peanuts, gluten, etc.)
ReplyBeer Consomation
People all around the world consume beer daily but it can never be self controled. Eventhough i agree that beer in certain quantities per day can be very healthy but larg ammout of beer daily can cause liver problems and stomach ach
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