As thousands of outraged shoppers take to social media, a quick glance at Tesco’s website reveals trolley-loads of products that remain able to be purchased – many of which contain significantly more sugar than a Ribena carton drink.
Here’s 13 products that are the same -- or worse -- than Ribena cartons but which remain on sale.
Tesco Ribena Ban: Things That Are Still For Sale
Coca-Cola(01 of09)
Open Image ModalWith more sugar, and just slightly more calories per 100ml, surely regular Coke is deserving of a ban alongside Ribena? A 330ml can contains 35g of sugar. (credit:Tesco.com)
Crusha Raspberry Milkshake Mix(02 of09)
Open Image ModalThe pack suggests enjoying Crusha “after school with a biscuit!” yet it contains 14g of sugar per serving. (credit:Tesco.com)
7-Up Lemon and Lime(03 of09)
Open Image Modal7 Up has roughly the same amount of calories per 100ml than Ribena, yet it will remain on shelves.
Animal Bar milk chocolate bars(04 of09)
Open Image ModalThese lunchbox-sized treats are designed with children in mind. Nonetheless, they remain unaffected by Tesco’s latest changes – remaining able to be purchased across the land. Each bar contains 13% of an adults daily sugar allowance. (credit:Tesco.com)
Milky Way Magic Stars(05 of09)
Open Image ModalTesco has an entire section dedicated to children’s confectionery, including Milky Way Magic Stars which contain 17.7g of sugars per 30g serving. They contain 20% of an adult’s guideline amount. (credit:Tesco.com)
Kellogg’s Frosties Cereal(06 of09)
Open Image ModalAnother full section devoted to sugar-laden breakfast cereals reveals more double-standards. If Ribena falls foul of new sugar guidelines, what of Kellogg’s Frosties Cereal which packs 11g per 30g serving? (credit:Tesco.com)
Kiddylicious Banana Bites(07 of09)
Open Image ModalSugar makes up more than a third of these crisp, baked banana pieces, packing 5.3g per 15g bag. (credit:Tesco.com)
Whitworths Sunny Yoghurt Coated Raisins(08 of09)
Open Image ModalThese small packs are crammed full of sugar, despite being labeled as “Wholesome, fruity goodness for the kids’. One 25g serving contains 15.8g of sugar. (credit:Tesco.com)
Tesco Mini Gingerbread Men(09 of09)
Open Image ModalThese mini biscuits pack 44 kcal each, meaning just two bites contain more calories than one full carton of Ribena. (credit:Tesco.com)
But these aren't the only sinful products that will still be freely available when Ribena cartons are consigned to distant memory.
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38% Proof Tequila(01 of04)
Open Image ModalTesco sells Mexican agave Tequila with 38% volume of alcohol. (credit:Tesco.com)
Chicago Town Four Cheese Melt(02 of04)
Open Image Modal“Cheese, cheese… and MORE cheese!” Just 1,748 calories per pizza. (credit:Tesco.com)
Aah! Bisto Microwavable Chips and Gravy(03 of04)
Open Image ModalThis side dish serves up 50% of an adult’s daily salt intake. (credit:Tesco.com)
Cigarettes(04 of04)
Open Image ModalCigarettes are still sold by Tesco, although they’re now shielded from view by a screen. (credit:thomas lieser (thomas-lieser.smugmug.com)/Flickr)