Nestlé baby foods loaded with unhealthy sugars, but only in poorer countries

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/nestle-baby-foods-loaded-with-unhealthy-sugars-but-only-in-poorer-countries/

by Brajeshwar • 2 years ago

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risfriend• 2 years ago

Not surprised that Nestle behaves unethically.

Nestlé responded to the investigation with a statement suggesting that the differences in sugar content "depend on several factors, including regulations [...]"

"There was no law against fucking over babies, so we did! Value was added, shareholders were happy."

ChrisArchitect• 2 years ago

[dupe]

More discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40067575

legitster• 2 years ago

I just went through our personal collection of baby formula and lots of them have added sugar. Specifically, all of the vegan or "gentle on the stomach" formulas have added sugar as a replacement for lactose, which is the type of sugar found in milk.

In other parts of the world without established dairy industries (because most of the world is lactose-intolerant) it would make sense to have to find a different sweetener.

"Children get used to the sweet taste and start looking for more sugary foods, starting a negative cycle that increases the risk of nutrition-based disorders in adult life," Vianna told the organizations for their investigation.

Someone here is being intentionally dense. Mother's milk is naturally sweet - nearly all calories come from simple carbohydrates. All formula is naturally sweet. The only thing different is the form the sweetener takes.

RecycledEle• 2 years ago

I wonder if there is a difference in what they sell in different parts of the US. Does NYC get better or worse nutrition than Texas?

Nestlé baby foods loaded with unhealthy sugars, but only in poorer countries

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