Which foods and drinks containing sugar cause tooth decay?
Foods that contain sugar include: • sweets and chocolate • cakes and biscuits • pastries and fruit pies • puddings • sugary breakfast cereals • jam • honey • ice cream • fruit in syrup • dried fruit • sweet sauces and syrups Drinks that contain sugar include: • fresh fruit juice such as orange and apple juices • some soft drinks such as squashes, cordials and fizzy drinks • some milk-based drinks such as milkshake mixes • alcoholic drinks such as beers and wines It’s important to remember that honey, fresh fruit juice and dried fruit all contain sugars that can cause tooth decay.
