[Local data] Free sugar content in pre-packaged foods and beverages in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, free sugars are found to be highly prevalent in pre-packaged foods, yet the data on free sugar content is limited. A local study including 18,784 pre-packaged foods from 14 major food groups and 54 minor food groups has been conducted, to assess their free sugar levels and identify the major types of free sugars present.