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Editor's note
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When it comes to feeding newborn babies, we are told by experts in nutrition that breast is best. But it’s not always that simple and for some new parents the only option is formula. So it may come as something of a shock to discover that some formula milks have double the sugar content, per serving, than a glass of soda.
Gemma Bridge investigated the sugar content of 212 commercially available infant formula milk products targeted at infants under three which were being sold in supermarkets in 11 countries. Her findings revealed that over half of the products contained more than 5g (over a teaspoon) of sugar per 100ml. In many cases, the sugar content was over 7.5g per 100ml – which exceeds European Parliament recommended levels for infants – and one French product contained 8.2g. Gemma argues urgent regulations are needed to control how much sugar is put into these products and is also calling for the mandatory disclosure of added sugar by manufacturers.
Elsewhere, the humble beaver is making a come-back and is set to recolonise the UK’s waterways – waterways which are currently overflowing due to winter “super-floods” which would be overwhelmed by
so-called “natural” flood-management solutions.
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Paul Keaveny
Commissioning Editor
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Gemma Bridge, Leeds Beckett University
Researchers investigated 212 commercially available infant formula milk products on sale in 11 countries.
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