We Asked Starbucks Why Their 'Sugar-Free' Drinks Have Sugar
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- A federal lawsuit accuses Starbucks of misleading consumers by labeling drinks as 'sugar-free' when they contain up to 21 grams of sugar.
- The lawsuit, filed by Hagens Berman on behalf of plaintiffs in California, Washington, and New York, highlights health risks for diabetics and others avoiding sugar.
- Starbucks denies the allegations, stating that the sugar in question comes naturally from milk used in the protein drinks and that no sugar is added.
- Examples of contested drinks include 'sugar-free caramel protein matcha' and 'iced sugar-free vanilla protein matcha,' with significant sugar content listed on Starbucks' website.
- The company's defense relies on a distinction between 'added sugar' and naturally occurring sugar in milk, but this is not clearly communicated to consumers.