Does Thai food have a lot of sugar?
Chef's answer
Most of Thai sugar consumption comes from green tea (13 teaspoons of sugar) and soft drinks (9 teaspoons), which contain a dangerously high amount of sugar content. Moreover, many popular dishes in Thailand often add extra free sugar.
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