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Reading the fine print. Why do they insist on packaging things with fractional servings? -- (link)

Posted by Meg (aka Mojave) Jan 1 '19, 20:45

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Microwaveable mashed potato cup with 1.5 servings (idahoan.com)

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Because most people would view an actual single serving package as too little to make a serving. And it requires math to figure out - TWuG Jan 1, 20:54 2
- Well I did the math and only ate half the package. Three points instead of 4 :) -- nm* - Meg Jan 1, 21:18
- besides the servings they suggest, I want a calorie total on eating a whole bag of chips or a pint of Hagen Daaz, etc. -- nm - peglegpete Jan 1, 21:08

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