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Table 1 Packaged food and soft drink definitions

From: Major multinational food and beverage companies and informal sector contributions to global food consumption: implications for nutrition policy

Packaged food

baby food

 

bakery

 

canned/preserved food

 

chilled/processed food

 

confectionery

 

dairy

 

dried processed food

 

frozen processed food

 

ice cream

 

meal replacement

 

noodles

 

oils and fats,

 

pasta

 

ready meals

 

sauces

 

dressings and condiments

 

snack bars

 

soup

 

spreads

 

sweet and savoury snacks.

Soft drinks

Carbonates

 

packaged fruit/vegetable juice

 

bottled water

 

functional drinks

 

concentrates

 

ready-to-drink tea

 

ready-to-drink coffee

 

Asian specialty drinks