What no added sugar squash really tells you on the label
no added sugar means sugar was not added as an ingredient, not that the drink contains no sugar at all
no added sugar means sugar was not added as an ingredient, not that the drink contains no sugar at all
no added sugar does not mean sugar-free
Use per 100g to compare similar foods fairly across different pack sizes.
A sweeter snack can fit into an overall balanced diet; the NHS frames balance over a day or week, not every single item.
Compare savoury snacks on the same basis: per 100g is not per serving.
Compare sugar figures on the same basis: per 100g is not per serving.
Use per 100g to compare similar foods fairly.
Protein claims are easier to judge when you compare the same label basis, such as per 100g or per serving.
A new pack design can come with changed ingredients, allergens or serving information.
Compare like with like: per 100g and per serving answer different questions.
A 100-calorie snack is a label-based idea, not a rule for every snack.
Compare like with like: per 100g and per serving answer different questions.
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