Health experts have thrown their support behind the proposal, which aligns with long-standing recommendations from the World Health Organization.

Researchers suggest money generated from the proposed tax could be used to strengthen oral health services, improving access and cutting costs at the dentist.

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[–] 2 points 13 hours ago (1 child)

Is it though? Legally? My point is that the law has to be explicit about what is taxed. Manufacturers will figure out ways around it and we will just end up paying more for sugar to make our banana bread or whatever.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 hour ago

    Yes, corn syrup is a sugar. It shows up as such, by law, in nutrition tables.

    Sugar is a broad category referring to many different compounds. If it's a carbohydrate that is sweet and dissolves in water, it's a sugar.

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