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Doner kebabs sold in the UK contain "shocking" levels of salt, fat and calories, a survey has concluded. | Doner kebabs sold in the UK contain "shocking" levels of salt, fat and calories, a survey has concluded. |
Officers from 76 councils sampled 494 kebabs to test their nutritional value, during the Local Authority Coordinators of Regulatory Services (Lacors) study. | Officers from 76 councils sampled 494 kebabs to test their nutritional value, during the Local Authority Coordinators of Regulatory Services (Lacors) study. |
The average doner they tested contained almost 1,000 calories - half a woman's recommended daily intake. | The average doner they tested contained almost 1,000 calories - half a woman's recommended daily intake. |
Geoffrey Theobald, of Lacors, said: "The level of saturated fat and salt in some is a serious cause for concern." | Geoffrey Theobald, of Lacors, said: "The level of saturated fat and salt in some is a serious cause for concern." |
He added that while they "would never consider kebabs part of a calorie-controlled diet" the true content of the average kebab was worrying. | He added that while they "would never consider kebabs part of a calorie-controlled diet" the true content of the average kebab was worrying. |
Among the kebabs sampled - without salad or sauces - the average doner contained 98% of an adult's recommended daily salt and 148% of their daily saturated fat allowance. | Among the kebabs sampled - without salad or sauces - the average doner contained 98% of an adult's recommended daily salt and 148% of their daily saturated fat allowance. |
Under the supermarket "traffic lights" system, red marks would be earned by 97% for fat, 98% for saturated fat and 96% for salt. | Under the supermarket "traffic lights" system, red marks would be earned by 97% for fat, 98% for saturated fat and 96% for salt. |
Some 35% of labels listed a different meat species than that actually found in the kebab. This study has turned the spotlight on doner kebabs Geoffrey TheobaldLacors How unhealthy is a doner? | Some 35% of labels listed a different meat species than that actually found in the kebab. This study has turned the spotlight on doner kebabs Geoffrey TheobaldLacors How unhealthy is a doner? |
Six kebabs were found to include pork when it had not been declared as an ingredient. Two of the six were described as Halal - food or drink permitted for Muslims, which must not contain pork. | Six kebabs were found to include pork when it had not been declared as an ingredient. Two of the six were described as Halal - food or drink permitted for Muslims, which must not contain pork. |
Mr Theobald said it was "totally unacceptable" that people that with certain faiths were unknowingly eating meats that were against their beliefs. | Mr Theobald said it was "totally unacceptable" that people that with certain faiths were unknowingly eating meats that were against their beliefs. |
The worst doners inspectors came across contained 1,990 calories before salad and sauces - over 95% of a woman's recommended daily calories, 346% of a woman's saturated fat intake and 277% of an adult's daily salt intake. | The worst doners inspectors came across contained 1,990 calories before salad and sauces - over 95% of a woman's recommended daily calories, 346% of a woman's saturated fat intake and 277% of an adult's daily salt intake. |
Researchers uncovered significant regional variations, with the average kebab in the north-west of England containing 1,101 calories, compared with 1,084 in Scotland, 1,055 in Wales and 1,066 in England's south-east. | Researchers uncovered significant regional variations, with the average kebab in the north-west of England containing 1,101 calories, compared with 1,084 in Scotland, 1,055 in Wales and 1,066 in England's south-east. |
Northern Ireland's average of 843 was the lowest in the UK. | Northern Ireland's average of 843 was the lowest in the UK. |
Mr Theobald said it was "totally unacceptable" that inaccurate labelling was so widespread. | Mr Theobald said it was "totally unacceptable" that inaccurate labelling was so widespread. |
In addition, there was little difference in weight between kebabs labelled as "small" and "large", he added. | In addition, there was little difference in weight between kebabs labelled as "small" and "large", he added. |
"While some people may think they are making sensible choices by ordering a small kebab, this study showed little difference between small and large kebab weight." | "While some people may think they are making sensible choices by ordering a small kebab, this study showed little difference between small and large kebab weight." |
He said with obesity rates rising so rapidly in the UK, portion size was as important as content, he said. | He said with obesity rates rising so rapidly in the UK, portion size was as important as content, he said. |
"This study has turned the spotlight on doner kebabs and we hope that manufacturers rise to the challenge and work with councils to provide a healthier product that contains only what it says on the label," Mr Theobald said. | "This study has turned the spotlight on doner kebabs and we hope that manufacturers rise to the challenge and work with councils to provide a healthier product that contains only what it says on the label," Mr Theobald said. |
Research by the UK's Food Standards Agency in 2006 found that 18.5% of doner takeaways posed a "significant" threat to public health, and 0.8% posed an "imminent" threat. | Research by the UK's Food Standards Agency in 2006 found that 18.5% of doner takeaways posed a "significant" threat to public health, and 0.8% posed an "imminent" threat. |