sokerimäärät

sokerimäärät refers to the amount of sugar present in food and beverage products, typically expressed in grams per serving or per 100 ml or 100 g. The term is commonly used in Finnish nutrition labeling and by producers to inform consumers about nutritional content. Internationally, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommends that added sugars should ideally be less than 5 % of total energy intake. For a 2 000 kcal daily diet this translates to roughly 25 g of added sugar per day. Many countries have established specific thresholds or warning labels for products containing more than 10 g of sugar per 100 ml or 25 g per 100 g.

Added sugars include sucrose, high‑fructose corn syrup, honey, maple syrup and other sweetening agents that are not naturally occurring in whole foods. Naturally occurring sugars, such as those found in fruit and milk, are usually counted separately on nutrition labels in the European Union, whereas the United States often indicates “total sugars” which combines both added and intrinsic sugars. Labeling regulations in the EU also require a clear statement of the amount of added sugars, a practice that has improved consumer awareness.

High intake of added sugars is associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, dental caries and cardiovascular disease. Public health campaigns worldwide promote reducing sugary beverage consumption and replacing high‑sugar sweets with snacks that provide fiber, protein or healthy fats. Some countries have introduced sugar taxes to encourage lower sugar content in processed foods. Consumers are encouraged to read labels, compare products, and choose items with lower sokerimäärät when possible.