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Takeaway meals contain more salt than advertised, study finds

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According to ScienceDaily, a new study reveals that nearly half of takeaway meals tested exceeded their advertised salt content. In some cases, a single dish delivered close to twice the recommended daily sodium limit. Fish and chips surprisingly ranked among the lower-sodium options, while pasta, pizza, and curries typically contained significantly more salt than labeled.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260625060218.htm

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