The Indian government said it was reviewing the allegations in the report.

Responding to reports that its two best-selling baby food brands in India contain high sugar content, Nestlé said it has reduced the amount of added sugar by 30% over the past five years and will never compromise on the nutritional content of its baby food. Compromise on quality. its products.

“We assure you that our infant cereal products are manufactured to ensure proper nutritional requirements for young children such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, iron, etc. We never compromise and will never compromise on nutrition Compromise. We continually leverage our extensive global research and development network to improve the nutritional content of our products,” the company said in a statement.

A spokesperson for Nestlé India said compliance is an “essential feature” of the company and the company will not compromise on this.

“We also ensure that our products manufactured in India are fully stringent in compliance with CODEX standards (a committee set up by the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization) and local norms related to requirements for all nutrients, including additives, as required. Reduce added sugars is a priority for Nestlé and over the past 5 years we have reduced added sugar by 30%, depending on the variety.”

“We regularly review our product portfolio and continuously innovate and reformulate our products to further reduce the level of added sugar without compromising on nutrition, quality, safety and taste. Nestlé India is committed to providing the best to our consumers of nutrition, we have been doing this for more than 100 years and will always maintain the highest standards of nutrition, quality and safety of our products,” the spokesperson added.

a survey public eye According to reports, although baby food brands in developed countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Switzerland are sugar-free, Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk powder and cereal products in multiple Asian, African, and Latin American countries, which is a violation. International norms for the prevention of obesity and chronic disease.

The report revealed that all 15 Cerelac baby products sold in India contained an average of nearly 3 grams of sugar per serving, despite being sold without added sugar in Germany and the UK. On the other hand, in Ethiopia and Thailand, the sugar content is closer to 6 grams.

Nutritional information on product packaging often does not disclose the amount of added sugar, the report said.

The Indian government said it was reviewing the allegations in the report and health ministry sources said a scientific panel would investigate.