Nutrition label for drinks: Sellers, coffee shop association unsure how sugar, fat levels will be measured

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Each cup of coffee or tea may have different amounts of sugar added as they are freshly brewed and prepared. Read more at straitstimes.com.

by the end of next year, but are unsure how the nutrition content will be measured.

But the association is unsure how the nutrition content of the drinks can be determined, said Mr Hong, adding that he hopes the Government can provide more help and clarity. "I think it's nearly impossible for us because we have so many mixtures. Can you imagine if I have to count of 20 per cent apple, 20 per cent orange. How am I going to do it?" said Mr Yao.

Mr Sow Tek Siong, who owns Tek Siong Drinks Stall at 84 Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre, said that over the past three years, half of his customers have been requesting sugarless coffee and tea.

 

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