Table A3.
Sodium levels of packaged meats in South Africa (n = 440), in mg per 100 g.
| Meat Type | Targeted by Sodium Legislation | No. of Products | Minimum | 25% | Median | Mean | 75% | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | No | 22 | 552 | 784 | 1070 | 1008 | 1156 | 1540 |
| Frozen and chilled meat | No | 103 | 39 | 336 | 461 | 436 | 548 | 1080 |
| Salami | No | 26 | 1164 | 1505 | 1674 | 1681 | 1884 | 2462 |
| Biltong | No | 37 | 975 | 1763 | 2079 | 2000 | 2231 | 3036 |
| Raw flavoured meats | No | 16 | 4 | 315 | 428 | 432 | 497 | 1080 |
| Canned meat | Yes | 25 | 0 | 560 | 657 | 682 | 866 | 974 |
| Meat burgers | Yes | 33 | 44 | 500 | 638 | 618 | 784 | 1065 |
| Sausages | Yes | 102 | 426 | 708 | 826 | 851 | 914 | 2213 |
| Sliced meat | Yes | 70 | 387 | 758 | 942 | 918 | 1020 | 1667 |
| Pate and spreads | Yes | 6 | 550 | 816 | 860 | 826 | 865 | 1020 |