Nestlé Nigeria has strongly rejected claims that its Cerelac infant cereals sold across African markets contain higher levels of added sugar compared to versions of the product available in Europe, describing the allegations as misleading” and scientifically inaccurate.
The company’s response follows a recent investigation by Public Eye, which suggested that Cerelac products marketed in Africa are formulated with significantly more added sugar than those sold in Western markets.
In a detailed reaction to the inquiry, Nestlé said it disagrees with the conclusions of the Public Eye report and insists that its product formulations in Africa, including Nigeria, do not contain elevated levels of added sugars.