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As the birthplace of bubble tea, Taiwan is the kingdom of boba. For many people, a day is not complete without gulping down a delicious and sweet drink. But all this indulgent tea intake has raised concerns about sugar consumption in Taiwan, even for people who adjust their sweetness level to little or no sugar. According to a recent study by NTU’s Institute of Public health, 55.6% of drinks labeled as “sugar-free” still contained detectable sugar levels. Researchers say that’s probably due to artificial sweeteners.

If you order half-sugar, you might want to hear this. The average 700ml drink contains 46.5g of sugar, which is just a few grams away from the WHO recommended daily maximum of 50g. The study also found that the sugar content of the boba was actually higher than the amount listed at the shop. But researchers clarify that the study is not meant to get people to cut off boba from their life. Instead, it’s just intended to let consumers know about their sugar intake, so that they don’t unknowingly consume more sugar than they expect.

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