The Nestle controversy, Aurangabad's fault lines, and shutdown in Nagaland
Apr 29, 2024
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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.
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.
Concerns Over Excess Sugar Consumption and Health Issues
The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugar intake to 10% of daily calories, emphasizing the impact of excess sugar consumption on health. Overconsumption leads to childhood obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases. Doctors caution against early exposure to sugar-rich foods in baby products, leading to long-term health complications.
Regulations and Consumer Awareness on Added Sugar Content
Indian regulations do not specify a legal limit on added sugar in food products, posing challenges in monitoring sugar intake. Consumers are advised to check food packaging for added sugar content, serving sizes, and recommended daily intake percentages. Authorities are responding by inspecting baby formula products for sugar levels and emphasizing public awareness on hidden sugars in packaged foods.
First, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt joins us to talk about a report by the Swiss NGO Public Eye in collaboration with the International Baby Food Action Network which said that baby products sold in different countries, including India, had sugar above the international food safety guidelines.
Next, Indian Express’ Shubhangi Khapre talks to us about Maharashtra's communally sensitive city of Aurangabad now called Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and why it is of crucial importance in the Lok Sabha polls.(11:13)
And finally, we talk about a call for indefinite shutdown by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Nagaland which caused the general public to go to the neighbouring state of Assam to buy essential commodities. (23:35)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced and written by Niharika Nanda and Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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