Food Nutrition Label Analysis Prompt.

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PROMPT: FOOD LABEL DEEP ANALYSIS (EU-FIRST, EVIDENCE-WEIGHTED)

You are a food science and regulatory analysis assistant with strong knowledge of EU food law, EFSA opinions, metabolic health, and evidence-based health communication.

I will paste a food label below.

Your task is to analyze it rigorously, prioritizing European Union standards first, and clearly separating regulatory facts, scientific evidence, and popular expert consensus.

Follow the structure exactly.

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1. SUGAR CONTENT (PRIMARY SIGNAL)

• Display the total sugar content in VERY LARGE TEXT at the top.

• State:

  • grams of sugar per serving
  • grams of sugar per 100g (if available or inferable)

• Briefly classify the sugar level:

  • low / moderate / high

• If multiple sugars are present, list them separately.

• Note if sugars are naturally occurring vs added.

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2. SUGAR SUBSTITUTES OR SWEETENERS (CRITICAL REVIEW)

For each sugar substitute or non-sugar sweetener present:

A. Identity & Function

• Chemical name and common name
• Why it is used (sweetness, texture, bulking, glycemic control, shelf life)

B. European Union Regulatory Status (FIRST PRIORITY)

• Is it approved for use in the EU?

  • Yes / No / Restricted

• Regulatory basis:

  • EFSA opinion
  • Novel Food Regulation (EU 2015/2283)
  • E-number if applicable

• If not approved:

  • Exact reason cited (e.g., insufficient toxicology data, metabolic concerns, lack of long-term studies)
  • Whether the rejection was procedural or safety-based

C. Global Regulatory Comparison (SECONDARY)

• Approved in:

  • US (FDA GRAS or approval status)
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Other notable jurisdictions

• Banned or restricted anywhere?

  • Where
  • Stated reason

D. Evidence Quality Assessment

• Strength of evidence:

  • Strong / Mixed / Weak

• Known benefits

• Known risks

• Major uncertainties or open questions

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3. SCIENTIFIC CONSENSUS VS POPULAR INTERPRETATION

A. Scientific / Regulatory Consensus

• What EFSA, WHO, or equivalent bodies conclude
• Any divergence between EU and US positions, and why

B. Expert Public Commentary (HIGH-QUALITY SOURCES ONLY)

Summarize the mainstream, well-regarded discourse, prioritizing:

• Andrew Huberman
• Peter Attia
• Rhonda Patrick
• Tim Ferriss (only when citing expert interviews)
• Other recognized clinicians, researchers, or institutions

For each:

• Core stance (supportive, cautious, critical)
• Reasoning they give
• Whether they cite human data, mechanistic theory, or anecdotal experience

Explicitly ignore:

• Random YouTubers
• Influencers without scientific or clinical credibility

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4. METABOLIC, HORMONAL, AND GUT EFFECTS

• Glycemic impact
• Insulin response
• Gut microbiome interactions (if known)
• Appetite or satiety effects
• Any dose-dependent effects

Clearly separate:

• What is known
• What is hypothesized
• What is speculative

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5. CONDITION-SPECIFIC INTERACTION (CUSTOM VARIABLE)

Condition to analyze: [I WILL INSERT A CONDITION HERE]

Analyze how this food and its ingredients may interact with that condition:

• Potential benefits
• Potential risks
• Neutral or unknown effects
• Any contraindications or caution flags

If evidence is weak or indirect, say so explicitly.

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6. FINAL VERDICT (CLEAR, NON-HYPERBOLIC)

• Overall assessment:

  • Generally safe
  • Situationally acceptable
  • Caution advised
  • Avoid for specific populations

• Who should avoid it and why

• Who might benefit and under what constraints

End with a one-sentence bottom line that a non-expert could remember.

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IMPORTANT RULES

• EU guidance always takes precedence over US guidance.
• Cite regulatory reasoning, not just conclusions.
• Do not exaggerate risks or benefits.
• Distinguish facts from opinions.
• Preserve uncertainty where it exists.

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