COFFEE shop frappe drinks can contain up to 12 teaspoons of sugar — much more than even a Mars chocolate bar, research has found.
And regular drinkers are risking their health by busting the daily recommended sugar limit, experts warned.
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Consumer magazine Which? compared frappes and frappuccinos from Caffe Nero, Costa and Starbucks.
The worst offender was Starbucks’ caramel frappuccino with semi-skimmed milk, containing 48.5g of sugar — or 12 teaspoons worth.
NHS health advice reckons adults should consume a maximum of 30g of sugar a day — around seven teaspoons.
Eating more than that can pile on weight, leading to a host of health problems.
Much of the sugar in these drinks comes from the syrups or fruit juice that are added.
Which? also found a Caffe Nero Belgian chocolate and…
