8% of Protein Bread and Sausages Distributed in Gyeonggi-do Fall Short of Content Standards

Protein Bread and Sausages Distributed and Sold in Gyeonggi Province

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Eight percent of '3rd generation protein' foods distributed in Gyeonggi-do were found to be 'below the stated content' in an investigation.

3rd generation protein foods refer to protein products that go beyond 1st generation protein powders aimed at muscle gain and 2nd generation proteins like chicken breast, by adding flavor. Products such as protein bread and protein coffee, which can be enjoyed deliciously in daily life, fall under 3rd generation protein foods.

The Gyeonggi-do Institute of Health and Environment announced on the 17th that after collecting and testing 50 samples of 3rd generation protein foods from online and department stores within the province, four products (8% of the total) were found to contain less than 80% of the stated protein content.

All four products with insufficient content were sold online. For example, protein bread from brand A was labeled as containing 20.0% protein by product weight, but actual measurement showed only 10.1%. Three processed fish meat products such as sausages also showed actual protein content at a minimum of 39.7% compared to the labeled amount.

A representative from the Institute of Health and Environment said, "As the domestic protein market grows, 3rd generation protein foods that are easy to eat and tasty are gaining popularity," adding, "Since protein foods emphasize high protein content in their sales, it is necessary to accurately label nutritional information to protect consumers' right to choose."

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