含量超成人款 儿童调味品的“高钠陷阱”

Core Viewpoint - The labeling of products as "children-specific" does not guarantee health benefits and instead misleads parents into high-sodium traps, as many products marketed as "low-sodium" for infants contain sodium levels exceeding those of adult low-sodium products [1][11]. Group 1: Sodium Content in Children's Products - Several children's soy sauces have sodium content higher than adult low-sodium soy sauces, with specific examples showing sodium levels of 295 mg, 409 mg, and 330 mg per 10 ml [2]. - Children's seasoning products, such as "black truffle mushroom salt," claim to reduce sodium by 42%, yet contain 1400 mg of sodium per 5 grams, which is comparable to regular seasoning [3][4]. - Common snacks like cod fish sausages also exhibit high sodium levels, with some products containing up to 774 mg of sodium per 100 grams, classifying them as high-sodium foods [4]. Group 2: Lack of Regulatory Standards - There are currently no national or industry standards specifically governing the sodium content in children's soy sauces, salts, or snacks, leading to a lack of accountability for manufacturers [9][10]. - Existing regulations for infant food products do not cover these categories, allowing high-sodium products to remain on the market without proper oversight [9][10]. Group 3: Parental Awareness and Concerns - Parents are increasingly aware of sodium intake due to health risks associated with high sodium diets, such as hypertension and other diseases, prompting them to scrutinize food labels more closely [6][8]. - The growing knowledge among parents about the metabolic limitations of infants regarding sodium has led to heightened sensitivity towards sodium content in children's foods [7][8]. Group 4: Marketing and Pricing Strategies - Companies exploit parents' desire for safe and healthy options by marketing products as "children-specific" and "low-sodium," often at a premium price, despite the actual sodium content being misleading [10][11]. - For instance, children's soy sauces are priced significantly higher than adult alternatives, yet they do not deliver on the promised lower sodium content [10].