2023-10-20 06:00:14
The Consumption, Housing and Living Environment association (CLCV) has published its study which concerns 207 infant food products (children under 3 years old).
Infants and children need good nutrition, which will have a long-term impact, particularly on growth. The CLCV study reveals that baby products sold in supermarkets* are too sweet and too rich in additives.
Baby products sold in supermarkets are too sweet and rich in additives
However, many products highlight that they are ‘reduced in sugar’, ‘specially adapted to baby’s needs’ or even ‘without added sugar’. But obviously, in reality, this does not correspond…The CLCV investigation shows that the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding infant formula are not respected.
You must remain vigilant and read the labels
The study nevertheless highlights that 80% of the products studied keep their promises, 30% of the products sold contain sweetening ingredients (sugar, honey, chocolate, etc.) and 38% contain additives.
A dessert for babies that contains 3 times more than a classic natural whole milk yogurt!
Remember that 29% of children aged 2 to 4 are overweight and/or obese. For example, the Consumption, Housing and Living Environment association indicates that ‘the P’tit gourmand white chocolate flavor from Nestlé displays the words ‘reduced in sugars’ but it still contains 10 g/100 g of sugar, i.e. 3 times more than a classic natural whole milk yogurt. As for the Blédidej vanilla-flavored biscuit dairy product from Blédina, a 250 ml brick contains 5 additives and the equivalent of 2.5 pieces of sugar!’, points out the association.
The study reveals that in all the categories studied, the CLCV found products without sweetening ingredients or additives, which shows that it is possible to do without them, notes the association.
* Product survey carried out in June and July 2023 in 9 major retail brands.
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