Tag: Cordial nutrition

According to NHS guidelines, adults should consume no more than 30g of free sugars a day. The total sugar content in a bottle of green elderflower cordial can be surprisingly high, containing upwards of 40-50 grams per 100ml, though this amount is heavily diluted when served. This article breaks down the sugar content of popular cordials and explains how to read labels correctly.

A single 250ml serving of a popular lime cordial can contain up to 12 grams of sugar, equivalent to three teaspoons. This surprising fact reveals that despite its refreshing taste, traditional lime cordial is typically high in sugar.