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    Sugar content in UK chocolate products increased by 23% between 1992 and 2017, study finds

    • Last Update: 2021-01-16
    • Source: Internet
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    A study found that the sugar content of chocolate confectionery products in the UK increased by 23% between 1992 and 2017, Food Partners reported.
    Queen Mary University of London in London studied the sugar and energy content of some chocolate products in the UK.
    found that chocolate bars had an average sugar content of 46.6g/100g in 1992.
    sugar content has risen to 54.7g g/100g by 2017.
    2017 survey, Mars, Nestle and Mondelez International are the chocolate confectionery makers with the highest average sugar content.
    , according to research, chocolate products can reduce the sugar content, even if the reduction of very little sugar content, will have a significant impact on consumer sugar and energy intake.
    the cost of production and consumer tastes make it difficult to reduce the sugar content of these products.
    Food Partners Network reminded consumers, eating high-sugar high-energy products to moderate quantities, excessive consumption will lead to obesity, tooth decay, etc. , causing harm to health, to a balanced diet to develop good habits.
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