Starbucks faces a U.S. lawsuit alleging eight 'sugar-free' protein drinks hide as much sugar as a candy bar — via lactose, milk's natural sugar.
'Sugar-free' vs. 'no added sugar' is the whole case. Consumers hear zero; chemistry says lactose. Courts will decide what reasonable sippers understand.
The 6ix runs on customized Starbucks orders. If the suit lands, labels change continent-wide — including here. Read past the cup claims.
Sources: CBC News. Context from the Young Hadene newsroom.
Eight drinks marketed sugar-free contain milk lactose sugar.
U.S. federal consumer lawsuit.