A nutritionist has claimed the festive drinks sold at coffee chains over the Christmas period should not be regarded as “drinks” but as food, since they contain so many calories. These hot drinks also contain just as much sugar – or more – than food items sold at fast-food restaurants.
Children aged seven to 10 should have no more than 24g of sugar daily.
Costa, who began selling new festive items last week, also has drinks containing hundreds of calories on offer.
The chain’s Terry’s Chocolate Orange Winter Warmer has 45g of sugar per 340ml medium cup and contains 379 calories.
This is equivalent to 10.7 teaspoons of sugar.
The coffee chain’s Fudge Brownie Hot Chocolate contains 41g of sugar and 364 calories per 354ml drink.
Chair of the National Obesity Forum, Tam Fry, has previously warned that Britons must be careful when purchasing these drinks over the festive period.
He said: “Christmas is a treats time, so one can be forgiving for any outlet which complements the season by offering something above the ordinary.
“But the levels of fat and sugar are absolutely outrageous. The sugar side of it appalls me most.”
Mr Fry added: “The companies should be much more responsible.
“People will say I’m a spoilsport, but there has to be moderation even at a time like Christmas.”
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