It is not possible to set an upper limit on the consumption of sugars that determines with certainty the long-term risk to health. To arrive at these conclusions is the EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, which in fact launches an assistance to Italy and its fight in Europe against Nutriscore, the traffic light label for the classification of food and drinks. . Now, it will be more difficult to argue that a certain product can get the green light for its reduced amount of sugar.
Federalimentare president Ivano Vacondio applauds: «EFSA’s opinion is an important reinforcement from a scientific point of view in our war against Nutriscore. EFSA confirms what Italy has always maintained, namely that there are no single products that are bad or good, but that it is the quantity of a specific product, combined with the lifestyle, that makes the difference “.
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Specifically, the European Authority based in Parma confirms that there is a link between sugars and a series of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, and that their consumption should be limited as much as possible. But he admits that it is not possible to set a tolerable maximum level of intake, below which there are no adverse effects on health. “The opinion should not be understood as a draft of future recommendations or guidelines on public health,” was quick to specify Valeriu Curtui, head of EFSA’s Nutrition unit. But it is certain that the Italian bloc, which sees the government, businesses and farmers united in the battle, is ready to exploit this assistance.