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Foods must meet the criteria for “sugar free.” The sugar alcohol must be xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, isomalt, lactitol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, hydrogenated glucose syrups, erythritol, or a combination of these. When the food contains a fermentable carbohydrate, such as sugar or flour, the food must not lower plaque pH in the mouth below 5.7 while it is being eaten or up to 30 minutes afterwards. Claims must use “sugar alcohol,” “sugar alcohols,” or the name(s) of the sugar alcohol present and “dental caries” or “tooth decay” in discussing the nutrient–disease link. Claims must state that the sugar alcohol present “does not promote,” “may reduce the risk of,” “is useful in not promoting,” or “is expressly for not promoting” dental caries.

Sample Claims: Full claim: “Frequent between‐meal consumption of foods high in sugars and starches promotes tooth decay. The sugar alcohols in this food do not promote tooth decay.” Shortened claim (on small packages only): “Does not promote tooth decay.”