Fruit could be stripped from yoghurts and classified as ‘unhealthy’ under Labour’s controversial crackdown on junk food, manufacturers have warned.
Under the proposals, dairy products that contain mashed or pureed fruit could be demonised alongside ultra-processed food because they contain natural sugars.
This means that plain yoghurt would be considered nutritious, but if fruit is added it could be deemed ‘unhealthy’ – despite containing additional fibre and nutrients.
Meanwhile, yoghurts that get their flavourings from artificial sweeteners would not be affected by the rules.
Manufacturers such as Danone are said to be concerned by the changes, which are still under consultation, and fear they may
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