Salt content in salads possibly “damaging” to consumer health, research claims
Action on Salt says some fast food salads contain more than the daily recommended salt limit.
Ready-to-eat salads could be damaging our health, according to a new study by Action on Salt.
The expert group discovered that salt content of salads bought from restaurants, sandwich/coffee shops and fast food outlets has increased by 13% since they were last surveyed in 2014 (from 1.65g to 1.86g per serving on average).
Action on Salt says this highlighted a “distinct lack of commitment from the food industry to reduce salt.”
“Salads are typically considered to be a healthy option, but restaurants and retailers are continuing to add unnecessarily high amounts of salt and saturated fat to their salads and putting the health of their customers in jeopardy. We want the food industry to be transparent by displaying clear, colour-coded nutrition information on front of pack or at the point of sale, to help consumers make a more informed decision wherever they choose to eat,” Action on Salt nutritionist Sarah Alderton said.
View the full report by Action on Salt by clicking here.
