A new study has found that sandwiches from popular bakery chain Gail's contain alarmingly high levels of salt. The chicken caesar club sandwich was found to have 6.88g of salt, equivalent to nearly five McDonald's cheeseburgers or 10 rashers of bacon. The smoked salmon bagel contained 4.2g of salt.
The data, from campaign group Action on Salt & Sugar, analysed 546 options including wraps, rolls and baguettes from Gail's, Paul's, Pret, Tesco, and Sainsbury's. It found that one in ten UK eateries now exceed daily intake limits for salt and sugar. Some sandwiches also contain 90% of an adult's maximum daily saturated fat limit.
One regular customer at Gail's Kensington branch said she was shocked by the findings but would not stop eating her favourite salmon bagel. 'I exercise daily and walk everywhere,' she said. 'I believe in a balanced diet and everything in moderation.'
The study highlights growing concerns about hidden salt and sugar in seemingly healthy food options. Health experts urge consumers to check labels and be aware of nutritional content, even in premium bakery products.
