What are the “hidden sugars” lurking in restaurant menus? How to identify ingredients and choose safe treats.
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What are the hidden sugars that are easy to overlook?
When it comes to sugar, many people think of staple foods such as white rice, bread, and pasta. However, in reality, condiments, batter, sauces, and stewed dishes also contain a lot of sugar. For example, you should be careful with the following foods.
| item | Points to note: Characteristics of sugar |
|---|---|
| ketchup | One tablespoon contains approximately 4.3g of sugar. It has a strong sweetness and is surprisingly high in sugar. |
| Sweet and spicy sauce with mirin and sugar | Often used in teriyaki and sukiyaki, it is a cause of high sugar content. |
| curry roux | Main ingredients are wheat flour and starch. The thickening agent contains a high amount of sugar. |
| stewed dishes and teriyaki sauce | Often made with potato starch, sugar, and soy sauce, it is high in sugar. |
| Batter for fried foods such as fried chicken | flour + oil |
Even salads that appear healthy at first glance can actually be high in sugar when dressed with “non-oil dressing.”
Identify carbohydrates on menusthreeKey points
| item | Contents | Points to note/countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| ① rich menu | Richly flavored dishes such as “kokumai nibori” (stewed meat with a rich flavor) and “kottori amakara” (sweet and spicy sauce) | Tends to contain high amounts of sugar, mirin, and starch. Be mindful of sugar. |
| ② dishes with sauce | It is high in sugar, and even if you remove the coating, it cannot be completely prevented. | |
| ③ Sauces, dressings, and seasonings | If you already have it, it is difficult to determine the amount of sugar. | Please specify “separately” or “less” so that adjustments can be made. |
It's difficult to eat out and completely avoid carbohydrates. But...
When eating out, it is difficult to completely control your sugar intake because you don't know the details of the ingredients and seasonings used in the food. That's why it's important to switch to choosing foods you can trust when you have the option. For example, “I'm careful when eating out, but I want to enjoy sweets at home without worry.” That's when NATUVIEW's low-sugar sweets, which minimize sugar content, are recommended.
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Reduce “unintentional sugar intake” and choose “sweetness you can trust.” When eating out, having an eye for spotting sugar can help you maintain a sustainable diet. And as a reward for your daily efforts, choose sweets that you know exactly what's in them. NATUVIEW aims to be a brand that supports those on a sugar-restricted diet. Why not enjoy sweetness you can trust in your busy daily life?
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