Nestlé Faces Backlash Over Added Sugar in African Baby Cereals.

Public Eye tested nearly 100 Cerelac products from 20 African countries and found over 90% with added sugar, averaging 6 grams per serving—equivalent to one and a half sugar cubes. Products for six-month-olds in places like Kenya hit 7.5 grams, contrasting sharply with zero-added-sugar versions in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. Nestlé calls the claims misleading, noting compliance with local rules and plans to offer sugar-free options across Africa by year's end. The findings highlight health risks from early sugar exposure and echo calls for uniform standards.