ICMR proposes new guidelines to limit sugar in processed foods

ICMR proposes new guidelines to limit sugar in processed foods

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: June 01 2024

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  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) through the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has proposed revised guidelines to limit sugar content in processed foods and beverages in India.
  • For solid foods, the proposed limit is 5% of total energy intake from added sugars, with a maximum of 10% from all sugars. For beverages, the limit is stricter at 10% of energy intake from added sugars and a maximum of 30% from total sugars.
  • The shift from calorie thresholds to sugar content aims to address growing concerns about the health impacts of excessive sugar consumption, potentially leading to significant changes in the sugar content of packaged products in India.
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