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Estimated amount of flavourable foods, beverages, and exceptions assumed to be consumed per person per day (SCF, 1995)
| Class of product category | Intake estimate (g/day) |
|---|---|
| Beverages (non‐alcoholic) | 324.0 |
| Foods | 133.4 |
| Exception a: Candy, confectionery | 27.0 |
| Exception b: Condiments, seasonings | 20.0 |
| Exception c: Alcoholic beverages | 20.0 |
| Exception d: Soups, savouries | 20.0 |
| Exception e: Others, e.g. chewing gum | e.g. 2.0 (chewing gum) |
