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Plant-based cheeses almost 10% saltier than regular cheddar – survey

Plant-based cheeses are almost 10% saltier than regular cheddar and are equally high in saturated fat, despite its perceived “health halo”, campaigners have warned.

Action on Salt found that plant-based cheeses have the highest salt levels, containing an average of 1.91g per 100g, making them almost 10% saltier than regular cheddar.

However, even a small 30g portion of standard cheddar contains more salt than a

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