EFSA establishes sodium and chloride dietary reference values
In September, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published dietary reference values for sodium and chloride. Dietary reference values for the European general adult population were established at 2.0 g sodium (5.0g salt) and 3.1g chloride per day. Values for children and pregnant and lactating women were also established. More information can be found here.
Salt levels in meat alternatives – Australia
On the 10th of September, the Victorian Salt Reduction Partnership released a report written by The George Institute for Global Health on the salt content of meat alternatives in Australia. The research revealed some meat free products contain up to half a day’s worth of salt in one serve. Meat-free bacon, falafels and meat-free sausages […]