Food 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 more than two teaspoons of sugar, as much as two-plus Oreo cookies, a tube of Go-Gurt, or some of the Pepperidge Farm Apple Turnovers that Campbell also makes.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Salt Sugar Fat, Michael Moss, 2011
Prego sauce contains a lot of sugar, comparable to sweets, showing hidden sugars in everyday foods.
In simple terms: Prego has hidden sugar like candy.
Key Takeaway
Check nutrition labels for hidden sugar.
Themes
health
food industry
transparency
Mood
concerned
informative
Type
educational
warning
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- diet planning
- parental guidance
- public health policy
Key Concepts
hidden sugars
food marketing
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you know the sugar in your favorite foods?
- How can you reduce hidden sugar intake?
A Different Perspective
Sugar content may be downplayed by manufacturers.
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