Popular Chinese franchise Mixue has previously received praise from netizens for its affordability, with many calling its drinks cheaper than those from street stalls. While it’s great that the brand’s products won’t break the bank, one content creator has suggested that the drinks may not be safe for daily consumption.
TikToker @/rexfitness_ is known for posting drink reviews and measuring the sugar content in various products. Earlier this week, the personal trainer purchased an Ice Cream Latte from Mixue and noted that the drink was both great and flavourful.
He then pulled out his sugar meter to check the sugar content of the beverage. As seen in the screenshots, just one drop of the latte contains 23.8% sugar per 100ml. “The drink I bought is 500ml, so that equals 119 grams of sugar,” he explained. To put this into perspective, he placed teaspoons of sugar in a measuring cup on a weighing scale to demonstrate the sugar content in the Mixue beverage.
He then showed the latte alongside the cup of sugar to highlight how much customers might be consuming. “This drink contains 25 teaspoons of sugar. However, it shouldn’t be a problem if you were to drink this once a week,” he noted before taking another sip. The influencer also reminded customers that they have the option to request less sugar if they prefer. It is also worth noting that at one point during the footage, a disclaimer stated that the video’s content is fictional; however, we cannot currently verify what this means.
Regardless, after his post went viral, netizens thanked the TikToker for sharing this information, finding it particularly useful for those who may be diabetic. Some claimed that Mixue drinks would still taste just as good even if customers requested less sugar, noting that the brand is popular among those with a sweet tooth. @/rexfitness_ later posted a video of him ordering a similar drink with no ice cream this time and the sugar content was 18% which is equivalent to 20 teaspoons of sugar.
As for how much sugar is considered too much to consume daily, the Ministry of Health (KKM) states that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a maximum of 7.5 teaspoons of sugar per day. This limit includes sugar from all sources, including food (carbohydrates), not just drinks.
Watch @/rexfitness_ video below:
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