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Nestlé Faces Backlash Over High Sugar in Cerelac Africa

3/5/2026

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Nestlé is under scrutiny over the sugar content of Cerelac in Africa after an investigation by Public Eye.
Public Eye found European Cerelac variants contain no added sugar, while African versions can have up to 15 percent sugar.
The World Health Organization says added sugar provides no nutritional benefits and may cause early dependency and health risks.
In Ivory Coast, civil society groups address child malnutrition alongside diabetes and obesity.

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Nestlé is under scrutiny over the sugar content of Cerelac in Africa after an investigation by Public Eye.
Public Eye found European Cerelac variants contain no added sugar, while African versions can have up to 15 percent sugar.
The World Health Organization says added sugar provides no nutritional benefits and may cause early dependency and health risks.
In Ivory Coast, civil society groups address child malnutrition alongside diabetes and obesity.