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        "id": 2055812,
        "msgid": "hidden-sugar-in-food-how-to-spot-it-1793012063",
        "date": "2026-10-26 17:11:53",
        "title": "Hidden Sugar in Food: How to Spot It",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Sugar can appear in everyday foods under a range of names, even in products marketed as low- or no-sugar. Checking serving sizes and the ingredients list can help consumers identify added sugars and manage their intake.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Have you ever bought a product labelled \u201cless\nsugar\u201d or \u201czero sugar\u201d, or a savoury sauce, and assumed it was safe from\nthe risks of sugar? In reality, hidden sugar is all around us, disguised\nin various forms. To avoid being misled by packaging claims, the key is\nto become a savvy consumer by reading the labels on everyday food\nproducts.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in identifying hidden sugar is to check the Nutrition\nFacts panel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Check the serving size: The nutritional figures shown, including\nthe amount of sugar, are usually calculated per serving, not per entire\npackage. If a bottle contains 2.5 servings and lists 12 grams of sugar\nper serving, drinking it all at once means consuming a total of 30 grams\nof sugar.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Look at total sugars and added sugars: Choose products with as\nlittle added sugar as possible. Natural sugars from fruit or milk are\nmuch safer for metabolism than processed sweeteners added to\nproducts.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Manufacturers often disguise sugar using scientific-sounding or\nalternative names that appear more \u201chealthy\u201d. Look out for these\naliases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>The \u201cose\u201d group: sucrose, fructose, dextrose, glucose and\nmaltose.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Syrups and corn syrups: high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), corn\nsyrup, rice syrup and malt syrup.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Processed natural sweeteners: palm sugar, coconut sugar, honey,\nagave nectar and fruit juice concentrates. Although they may seem\nnatural, the body still processes them as added sugar.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chilli sauce, tomato sauce, instant seasoning, wholemeal bread and\nflavoured yoghurt drinks often contain several grams of added sugar. By\ntaking a few seconds to read product labels, you can wisely manage your\ndaily sugar intake for long-term health, according to information cited\nfrom the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Indonesia\u2019s Ministry\nof Health.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/hidden-sugar-in-food-how-to-spot-it-1793012063",
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