The Belgian Association of the Industries of Waters and Soft Drinks wants to reduce the sugar content in soft drinks by 7 percent between 2021 and 2025. Soft drink company Coca-Cola is also announcing efforts to show consumers the way to low-sugar alternatives. Will that make a difference to our health? We asked nutrition expert Patrick Mullie.
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‘I have made the calculation’, responds professor Patrick Mullie, affiliated with the Brussels University VUB. ‘100 ml of regular cola contains 11 grams of sugar. In 2025 that would be 10 grams. Who then half …
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