The Consumer Council and Food Safety Centre under the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau co-tested ice cream and frozen dessert products, all 30 samples passed the test of microorganisms. Ice creams and frozen desserts are high-calorie and high sugar foods, consumers are suggested to consumer in moderation.

No pathogenic bacteria found in 30 samples

All the 30 samples, including ice pops and ice cream, were tested for their contents of pathogenic bacteria. No bacteria staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, nor Salmonella were found in the samples.

Ice cream and frozen desserts are high-calorie and high in sugar contents, the World Health Organization recommends sugar intake of less than 25g (approximately 5 sugar cubes) per day for an adult having a 2,000 calorie daily diet. The test result shows that half of the samples contain sugar contents of about 20g to 28g per 100g. Consumers should pay special attention to the nutrition of these products and consume in moderation.

Ice cream and frozen dessert are heat sensitive, their quality will be affected and bacteria will grow if temperature is not well-controlled during transfer or storage, The Council reminds consumers to pay attention to the packages of frozen desserts, and check if they have melted before consumption.

The mentioned test result is now available in the latest issue no. 288 Consumer Report.

“Consumer Alert” on eating mooncake safely

The latest Consumer Report also includes a “Consumer Alert” which introduces consumers on how to choose and consume mooncakes safely. Features on the “Macao Fuel Prices Information Platform” app and “Certified Shop” October Fifth Bakery are also included in the current issue.

Consumer Report is now available free of charge at the Council (Av. Horta e Costa, N.º 26, Edf. Clementina Ho), and the service counter of the Council at Macao SAR Government Service Centre (Rua Nova da Areia Preta, Nº52), Public Information Centre at Vicky Plaza, libraries, and bookstores. Consumers may also access the magazine online on the Council’s official website (http://www.consumer.gov.mo) and WeChat official account.

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