Traditional breads in France including baguettes have reduced their salt content by 20% compared to eight years ago, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
It said on average there was 1.7g of salt per 100g of bread in 2015, falling to 1.34g/100g in July 2022.
The revelation comes after the baking industry backed a collective agreement in March 2022 to “maximum salt thresholds” in all categories of bread by 2025.
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