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Honey grapefruit tea, drink a lot of sugar

author:Life Times

Nutritionist Yang Shihan of The Department of Nutrition of Shanghai Ruijin Hospital (North Branch) □ Yang Hongjie, a registered nutritionist in China

In recent years, honey grapefruit tea has been favored by many people, especially in autumn, many people will rush a cup to relieve autumn dryness, but drinking every day, sugar may exceed the standard.

Honey grapefruit tea, drink a lot of sugar

The top three on the honey grapefruit tea ingredient list tend to be white sugar, grapefruit and fructose syrup. The nutrition facts table shows that its carbohydrate content is generally above 60 grams/100 grams. Based on the recommended amount of 30 to 35 grams per time in the instructions for consumption, drinking a cup of honey grapefruit tea will consume nearly 20 grams of sugar. The World Health Organization recommends that adults should preferably consume no more than 25 grams of sugar per day.

Why do honey grapefruit teas add so much sugar? This has to start with its production process. Grapefruit contains a bitter substance represented by naringin, which is basically not felt when eaten fresh or drunk in time after taking juice, but after juicing, boiling and other processes, its bitterness is particularly obvious, so it is necessary to use the sugar staining process to "remove bitterness". In addition, boiling with fructose syrup and white sugar can thicken, improve appearance and taste, and achieve the effect of golden color, viscous juice and sweet taste. It should be noted that honey grapefruit tea does not have the legendary magical effect of whitening and freckle removal, skin rejuvenation and beauty. If you like its taste, it is no problem to drink it occasionally, but be sure to control the amount so as not to exceed the calorie standard. ▲

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