According to WASH, the amount of salt is two times higher in some countries than others, for the same global brands such as Nestle, KFC, Burger King and Kellogg’s.
The Kellogg’s All Bran, for example, contain 2.15 grams of salt per 100 grams in Canada, three times more than in the U.S., with 0.65 gram of salt per 100 grams.
In New Zealand, KFC is the big difference with the product containing less salt in the country, KFC Twister and one containing the most, the Fillet Burger.
The report says these changes are illogical, and probably the consequence of choice of local manufacturers.
For combination WASH rates of salt can sometimes be the result of concerted efforts, such as the United Kingdom, but they are often not logical. The only brand with similar levels of salt in all countries is Nestlé in Europe.
“It is easy to gradually reduce the salt levels in all countries,” said President WASH, Professor Graham MacGregor. “We strongly encourage manufacturers to make these cuts, not for some lucky country, but worldwide.”
The World Health Organization recommends a maximum intake of 5 grams of salt per day per person, but the average is between 9 and 12 grams, which represents a health risk (hypertension, cardiovascular disease) .