Many soups sold in high street cafes and supermarkets may not offer the healthy option customers are seeking, a pressure group has warned. Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) said 25% of 575 types of soup it analysed failed to meet Food Standards Agency targets on salt content. 08-03-2010
Experts say high salt intake raises blood pressure and the risk of strokes. For its survey, carried out between December and February, Cash tested soups from a number of supermarkets and high street chains. With thanks to BBC News. To read the full story go to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8535222.stm