A recent study by Action on Salt and Sugar found that almost one in four pre-packaged soups sold in stores 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 shoppers could be consuming more salt than intended, potentially impacting public health efforts to reduce salt intake.
**Why this matters**
Excessive salt consumption is linked to increased risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases. Accurate labeling and adherence to salt targets are important for helping consumers make informed dietary choices and for supporting national health guidelines.
Source: NewsData