A recent study by Action on Salt and Sugar found that almost one in four shop-bought soups have salt levels exceeding government targets. The organization also highlighted concerns that the serving sizes indicated on packaging may underestimate the amount of salt consumers actually ingest.
The findings suggest that consumers might be unknowingly consuming higher amounts of salt than intended when eating these products, which could have implications for public health.
**Why this matters**
Excessive salt intake is linked to increased risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. Accurate labeling and adherence to recommended salt levels are important to help consumers make informed dietary choices and reduce health risks associated with high salt consumption.
Source: NewsData