Nestle Adds Sugar To Baby Cereal Sold In India, Study Finds

Nestle's leading baby food brands contain high levels of added sugar and honey, a report has revealed. According to the Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation, the sugar contents were found in Nestle's brands promoted in low and middle-income countries. This is contrary to international guidelines aimed at preventing obesity and chronic diseases.

In India, where sales surpassed 250 million dollars in 2022, all Cerelac baby cereals contain added sugar, on average nearly 3 grams per serving, the study revealed.

The same situation prevails in South Africa, the main market on the African continent, where all Cerelac baby cereals were found to contain four grams or more of added sugar per serving.