Evaluation of the nutrient content of yogurts: a comprehensive survey of yogurt products in the major UK supermarkets.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To comprehensively survey the sugar and nutrient contents of yogurt products available in UK supermarkets, in particular those marketed to children.

Design

A cross-sectional survey of yogurt products available in the UK's supermarkets in November 2016.

Methods

Data were collected from five major online UK supermarkets and a process flow strategy was used to place yogurts into eight categories: children's, dairy alternatives, dessert, drinks, fruit, flavoured, natural/Greek style and organic. A comprehensive database of product information for 921 unique products was created and analysed.

Results

The total sugar, fat, protein, calcium and energy contents were highly variable across categories, and the ranges were extremely broad. Although lower than t

SUBMITTER: Moore JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6144340 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature