"'Soup is often marketed as a healthy, everyday choice, but our findings show it can be a major source of hidden salt,' said Sonia Pombo, Head of Impact and Research at Action on Salt & Sugar. 'Nearly one in four soups are still exceeding the maximum salt target, despite food businesses being expected to meet it more than a year ago.'"
"The team analysed more than 480 varieties sold in supermarkets across the UK - and found that nearly a quarter exceed recommended levels. Topping the list is Soup Head's Tom Yum Soup, which contains a whopping 3.03g of salt in a 300g pack. To put that into perspective, that's 51 per cent of an adult's maximum daily salt limit - and more salt than two McDonald's cheeseburgers!"
"The NHS recommends adults have no more than 6g of salt per day, yet many people unknowingly exceed this. 'Around three quarters of the salt we eat comes from packaged and everyday foods we buy, such as bread, breakfast cereals, meat products and ready meals,' the NHS explains on its website. 'It can also be found in takeaways, restaurant or café meals and fast-food outlets.'"
Researchers analysed 481 supermarket soup varieties and found nearly a quarter exceeded the government's voluntary maximum salt target of 0.59g per 100g. The worst offender was Soup Head's Tom Yum Soup, containing 3.03g of salt in a 300g pack — 51% of an adult's 6g daily recommended limit and more salt than two McDonald's cheeseburgers. Excessive salt intake contributes to high blood pressure and raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The NHS reports about three quarters of dietary salt comes from packaged and everyday foods, including bread, breakfast cereals, meat products, ready meals, takeaways and fast-food outlets.
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