Artificial sweeteners hurting mango industry
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has expressed concern about a decline in mango production, alongside the growing use of artificial sweeteners in beverages, which has adversely affected demand for natural mango-pulp-based products in the wake of changes to the country’s regulatory framework. The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reviewed safety standards for synthetic mango-flavoured beverages, mango production challenges, and the
A Pakistani parliamentary committee is investigating a significant drop in mango production, which has fallen from 2.2 million tonnes to 1.8 million tonnes. Growers attribute this decline, along with reduced demand for natural mango pulp products, to regulatory changes enacted in 2021. These changes reportedly allow for greater use of artificial sweeteners and additives in beverages, displacing natural mango pulp previously favored by the industry. The National Institute of Health has also raised concerns about potential adverse health effects from frequent consumption of these synthetic drinks.
The shift towards artificial sweeteners in beverages is impacting Pakistan's agricultural sector and potentially posing public health risks.
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