A recent study by Action on Salt and Sugar found that almost one in four shop-bought soups have salt levels exceeding the government’s recommended 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 could be unintentionally consuming higher salt levels than expected, which may have implications for public health.
**Why this matters**
Excessive salt intake is linked to increased risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Accurate labeling and adherence to salt reduction targets are important for helping consumers make informed dietary choices and supporting efforts to reduce salt consumption at a population level.
Source: NewsData