Nutrition Podcast Series: Sugar Reduction in Food and Beverages

Reducing sugar intake is a hot topic for health conscious consumers, media campaigns and even the World Health Organisation. Food manufacturers that release low-sugar versions of their products often find these items simply do not sell. Consumers either complain about the taste of these low-sugar variants or do not buy them outright, especially in indulgent categories such as confectionary. The best way for companies to lower sugar content is through “stealth reduction” –changing the formula ...