Irish shops stocking lowest-fat deli meats in EU - study
Irish supermarkets stock the lowest-fat deli meats in Europe but also have yoghurts and desserts with some of the highest sugar content found anywhere in the EU.
An Irish supermarkets report published by the European Commission has revealed that Irish shops stock the lowest-fat deli meats in Europe. However, the study also found that Irish yoghurts and desserts have some of the highest sugar levels in the EU. The Joint Research Centre's study, which examined over 180,000 food products across 21 countries, showed wide variations in nutrient content.
While deli meats in Ireland have the lowest total fat (14.2g per 100g) and saturated fat (5.3g) levels in Europe, some products also have the highest fat content. Irish bacon had the lowest fat content among similar products. However, Irish yoghurts and dessert creams had the highest sugar levels in Europe, with 5.65g and 23.6g of sugar per 100g, respectively.
The study also found that salt content in Irish deli meats has decreased, bucking the overall European trend. Breakfast cereals in Ireland have low sugar and salt content, both below the European average. Researchers noted substantial variation in nutrient content between and within countries and products, indicating that healthier alternatives exist within categories.
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