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Since 1970’s sugar is one of the ingredients  that’s been under controversy and a part of manufactured products .  Sugar or sucrose is used for it’s functional properties that is extracted  from crushed sugarcane or beets . It means it helps in enhancing the flavour of the product , in fermentation , preservation and improving mouthfeel and texture. Exceeding daily limit of sugar intake leads to several detrimental health issues. Sugar is addictive so it couldn’t be stopped at one unit.  Below the age of two children and infants have the devastating impact of saccharine seduction on infants. Cerelac  products had sugar content that varied from country to country. Nestle items that is sold in low to middle – income countries and high – income countries had high amounts of sugar as per study. In health supplements for children like Bournvita, there is excessive amounts of sugar . This was pointed out  last year by social media influencer Revant Himat Singka known as Food Fharmer on Instagram.  After this it was concluded that there is no health drink category defined under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 as per the National Commission for protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). “Sweetness might seem innocent, but when it comes to infant health, sugar isn’t the sweetest deal,” said Sumaira Quazi, Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Sleep Specialist, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore.

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