After Quote by Michael Moss
“Many of the Prego sauces - whether cheesy, chunky or light - have one feature in common: The largest ingredient, after tomatoes, is sugar. A mere half-cup of Prego Traditional, for instance, has the equivalent of more than two teaspoons of sugar: as much as two-plus Oreo cookies.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “The Sugar in Your Pasta Sauce”, 2013
The sauce contains a lot of sugar, comparable to several teaspoons or cookies, highlighting hidden sugars in processed foods.
In simple terms: Prego sauces have a lot of hidden sugar.
Key Takeaway
Watch sugar content in processed foods.
Themes
nutrition
health
food industry
hidden sugars
Mood
concerned
informed
Type
cautionary
informative
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- meal planning
- home cooking
Key Concepts
dietary sugars
food labeling
consumer awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hidden sugar affect your diet?
- What alternatives can you use?
A Different Perspective
Sugar may be listed under different names, making it hard to track.
