Grading beverages based on their fat and sugar content has emerged as a new trend in Shanghai, the bustling metropolis in east China. When ordering certain drinks through apps or buying beverages in supermarkets, consumers can now see them categorized into four grades—A, B, C or D—with recommended consumption levels decreasing accordingly.
This beverage grading system, initiated in Shanghai in late March, assesses drinks based on four key components: non-dairy sugars, saturated fats, trans fats and non-sugar sweeteners. To secure an A grade, a beverage must contain less than 0.5 g per 100 ml of non-dairy sugars, and less than 0.75 g per 100 ml of saturated fats,
