Nutrition label for drinks: Sellers say 'nearly impossible' for them to measure sugar, fat levels

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SINGAPORE - Drink stall owners and a coffee shop association welcome the move requiring drinks to be labelled with a Nutri-Grade mark by the end of next year, but are unsure how the nutrition content will be measured. On Thursday (Aug 11), Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced that outlets selling freshly prepared drinks with a very high level of...

Consumers welcomed the Nutri-Grade label requirement as they said it would help them choose a healthier drink.SINGAPORE - Drink stall owners and a coffee shop association welcome the move requiring drinks to be labelled with a Nutri-Grade mark 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.

 

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