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Free sugars in processed fruit and vegetables: SACN statement

Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) position statement on the UK definition of free sugars in processed fruit and vegetables.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 10 November 2026

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This Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition position statement provides advice on how the UK definition of free sugars applies to processed fruit and vegetables.

It clarifies which processing methods result in free sugars and which do not, based on whether a product’s cellular structure remains intact.

It is intended for policymakers, food industry professionals and others working on nutrition policy.

This page includes the full position statement, a summary and data tables.