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Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks 0

Key Update Starbucks is facing a class-action lawsuit in the US over eight protein beverages labelled “sugar-free” that contain 13 to 21 grams of sugar per venti serving. The lawsuit alleges that the drinks contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. The products include sugar-free vanilla and caramel protein lattes and protein matchas, along

Total Sugars vs Added Sugars: What Does the Label Really Tell You?0

When you check a nutrition label, the word “sugars” may raise a simple question: Does the number include sugar naturally present in the food, or only the sugar added during processing? The answer lies in understanding the difference between total sugars and added sugars. Although both contribute to the sugar content of a food, they

Doctors Warn Against Influencer Promotion of Milk Mixes and Gummies for Children 0

Key Update As the world marked World Health Day with the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” doctors raised concerns about a growing social media trend in which “mom influencers” promote milk or energy mixes and multivitamin gummies as essential for children’s growth. A review of these posts shows that influencers actively promote these

Kudumbashree Set to Launch High-Protein, Sugar-Free Food Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2026
Key Update Kudumbashree (a women-led community network) in Kerala plans to launch a new range of high-protein and sugar-free food products to promote healthy eating habits and boost value-added food production by its micro-enterprises. The organisation will introduce these products through ‘K-INAM’, a premium agri-food brand and a component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme
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Nestlé Faces Criticism Over Added Sugar in Cerelac Sold in Africa 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 11, 2025
Key Development A new report by Public Eye claims Nestlé sells Cerelac baby cereals with added sugar in many African countries, while the same products in Europe contain zero added sugar. Tests showed most African samples had added sugar, unlike those sold in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. The World Health Organisation’s 2022 guidelines caution
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FSSAI Forms Panel to Reconsider Sugar in Infant Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formed a committee to review the use of sugar in infant food products. This decision follows global criticism of Nestlé for selling Cerelac with added sugar in India and other developing countries, while offering sugar-free versions in developed markets. The Food Safety and
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