Avoid sugar in Nutrimix for anganwadi children: Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Commission was acting on a complaint that the Amrutham Nutrimix contains 20% sugar, which is against WHO guidelines
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued a directive to remove sugar from Amrutham Nutrimix, a low-cost food supplement distributed through anganwadi centers in Keralam. The commission, led by member Shajesh Bhaskar P., expressed concern over the 20% sugar content in the Nutrimix, which exceeds World Health Organization guidelines.
It has instructed the Women and Child Development Director to halt sugar usage in the supplement's production and establish a high-level committee to investigate alternative ingredients, such as small amounts of jaggery, and determine appropriate nutritional components. The commission emphasized the need for the Nutrimix to be free of sugar to prevent lifestyle diseases in children.
Furthermore, it called for the inclusion of ingredient quantities, nutritional information, and recommended serving sizes on the Nutrimix label. The commission also recommended raising awareness among anganwadi workers and beneficiaries via the Poshan Tracker app and WhatsApp groups on proper cooking methods and healthy habits. The WCD Director informed the commission that Amrutham Nutrimix was produced using a formula developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, aiming to meet children's daily calorie and protein requirements.
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