Avaliação de rótulos de embalagens de águas de coco 1comercializadas em Natal, RN

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional labeling of sterilized coconut water commercialized in Natal (RN) with the requirements of the current legislation, in order to verify the conformity of the labels. The research occurred in supermarkets located in the city of Natal (RN), with four brands of sterilized coconut water. The samples had their labels analyzed, according to the criteria of Decree No. 6,871 and of Normative Instruction No. 27 of 2009. Among the analyzed samples, one brand had an inadequate label, because it was in disagreement with two parameters required by the legislation, related to the care about the conservation, storage and consumption of the product. In view of the results, it was found that despite the existence of specific legislation for the labeling of coconut water, irregularities are still observed in this product, which may endanger the health of consumers.