A recent study by Action on Salt and Sugar found that almost one in four ready-made soups sold in stores have salt levels exceeding the Government’s recommended targets. The research also highlighted concerns that the serving sizes indicated on packaging may underestimate the amount of salt consumers actually ingest.
The organization emphasized that consumers might be unintentionally consuming higher amounts of salt due to these smaller suggested serving sizes, which could impact efforts to reduce salt intake at a population level.
**Why this matters**
Excessive salt consumption is linked to increased risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Accurate labeling and adherence to salt reduction targets are important to help consumers make informed dietary choices and support public health initiatives aimed at lowering salt intake.
Source: NewsData