Department of Health looking into sugar labelling in popular foodstuffs

A can of Coca Cola (330ml) contains 35g of sugar which is almost nine teaspoons.  A 45g pack of Starburst chews contains 9.3 teaspoons of sugar.  These add highly to obesity and tooth decay problems.  Labels are thought to be disguising the true amounts of recommended daily sugar levels and The Department of Health said it would be “considering what additional information should be available to the public” as part of their strategy on obesity in childhood.

Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, said, “Food labelling is confusing and hard for consumers to follow.  It needs to be changed substantially.”

Muller Crunch Corner  Toffee Hoops contains 67%, Jaffa Cakes 39%, and Special K Red Berry Cereal Bar 22%.  New government advice says people should halve their current consumption of added or free sugar to 5% of energy intake, the equivalent of 30g for an adult a day.