Huge variations found in what food manufacturers say is a serving size: research

By Esther Han
Updated December 31 2016 - 6:14pm, first published December 8 2016 - 1:14am
A big pack of Cadbury’s Cherry Ripe says the serving size is 18 grams - three times larger than the single bar. Photo: Supplied
A big pack of Cadbury’s Cherry Ripe says the serving size is 18 grams - three times larger than the single bar. Photo: Supplied
A 2-litre bottle of Coca-Cola declares a serving size of 250 ml, whereas an average can says 375 ml, a difference of 50 per cent. Photo: Chris Ratcliffe
A 2-litre bottle of Coca-Cola declares a serving size of 250 ml, whereas an average can says 375 ml, a difference of 50 per cent. Photo: Chris Ratcliffe

Food manufacturers are declaring vastly different "serving sizes" for the same product and confusing consumers, with Cadbury's Cherry Ripe and Coca-Cola among the worst offenders, a study shows.

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