Profiling ultra-processed foods in Thailand: sales trend, consumer expenditure and nutritional quality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are associated with adverse health outcomes. This study aimed to analyse the national trends in retail sales, consumer expenditure and nutritional quality of UPFs in Thailand.

Methods

The study used data from the Euromonitor Passport database for analysis of retail sales and consumer expenditure, and from the Mintel Global New Products Database for nutritional analysis using the WHO Southeast Asian Region nutrient profile model.

Results

The study found the highest per capita sales volume and value of UPFs in 2021 were sauces, dressings & condiments (8.4 kg/capita) and carbonated soft drinks (27.1 L/capita), respectively. However, functional & flavoured water, ready-made meals and baked goods had the highest observed (2012-2021) a

SUBMITTER: Phulkerd S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10472697 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature