Almost a quarter of soup on sale in UK supermarkets has too much salt, study finds

A recent study by Action on Salt and Sugar (AoSS) revealed that nearly a quarter of soups sold in UK supermarkets contain excessive salt levels. The analysis of almost 500 tinned and chilled soups found that 23% exceeded government salt targets, with some brands, like Soup Head's Tom Yum, containing more salt than two McDonald's cheeseburgers. While almost half of branded soups exceeded the target, only 6% of supermarket own-brand soups did. AoSS urges government intervention to encourage reformulation and accountability, citing stalled progress in salt reduction. High salt intake is linked to increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke, contributing to nearly 2 million deaths annually worldwide. The Department of Health and Social Care stated they are modernizing the food nutrient scoring system and restricting junk food advertising to improve diets.

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