date:Jul 17, 2019
es that derived much of their energy from sugar was surprising. It was because sweet vegetables, such as parsnip or carrots, were used or because fruit was mixed in, says Threapleton.
Its disappointing that so many products rely on bland sweet ingredients such as apple or pear juice or puree to make them more palatable and mask more interesting flavors, such as sour or bitter, she adds.
Free sugar refers to sugar added by the manufacturer and can also include sugars naturally present in honey