[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not all sweet tasting food have the word ‘sugar’ on it or show obvious signs that it contains sugar but this does not mean that it’s free from it. Sugars are at times disguised by being labelled a different name, depending on the sugar type that was used during production.
Hence, making it easy for consumers to fall prey to sugar-packed delectables that may seem ‘healthy’.
In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2018, here are important facts that you must know about hidden sugar.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]● Food that is labelled ‘no added sugar’ does not necessarily mean it does not contain sugar at all.
● Hidden sugars found on labels usually end with ‘-ose’ such as fructose, maltose, sucrose, dextrose, lactose and glucose.
● Besides that, sugar can also be in the form of honey, corn syrup, maple syrup and fruit juice concentrate.
● These hidden sugar are not only found in food such as desserts and cakes but also in drinks, gravy, sauces, snacks and pre-mixed seasoning.
● Sugar supplies energy to your body. However, too much sugar is bad for your health as it not only causes tooth decay but also weight, heart and eye issues.
● It is recommended that only five percent of your daily calorie intake consist of sugar (including hidden sugars), unless advised otherwise by your doctor. That’s equivalent to approximately seven sugar cubes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
