Accuracy of Declared Salt Content on Traffic Light Labelling of Nuts and Seeds in Isfahan, Iran.
Fatemeh ShiraniSeyedeh Mahsa KhodaeiMojtba AkbariRazieh EshaghiMansour SiavashZahra EsfandiariPublished in: Journal of research in health sciences (2024)
The results demonstrated that the salt content of 82% of the studied samples had discrepancies with the values stated on the traffic light labelling. The presentation of an accurate amount of salt content is essential for promoting healthy eating habits and enabling individuals to make informed choices about their diet. It is recommended that regulatory authorities should review labelling guidelines and enforce stricter compliance to ensure accurate representation of salt content on packaged foods.