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The Nestle controversy, Aurangabad's fault lines, and shutdown in Nagaland

Apr 29, 2024
Indian Express journalists Anonna Dutt and Shubhangi Khapre discuss the Nestle controversy involving high sugar content in baby products and the significance of Aurangabad in Maharashtra elections. The podcast also covers the call for shutdown in Nagaland, leading residents to get essential commodities from Assam.
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Quick takeaways

  • Baby products in India exceed international sugar guidelines, posing health risks.
  • Aurangabad, India plays a crucial role in Lok Sabha polls due to its communal sensitivity.

Deep dives

Report on Nestle's Baby Products Sugar Content

A recent report by a Swiss NGO and the International Baby Food Action Network showcased that Nestle sells baby products with higher sugar content in South Asian, African, and Latin American countries compared to Europe. In India, they found that products contain about 2.7 grams of added sugar, contrasting with European markets having no added sugar in similar products.

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