Desserts were also found to be a surprising source of hidden salt, Cash said, with five found to contain the same or more salt as a packet of crisps.

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He instructed me to dump a packet of salt and some government-issue powdered grape drink into my water.

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If the salt was added in the UK, even if the lamb comes from elsewhere, then UK can go on the packet.

BBC: Last Updated: Friday, 4 March 2005, 17:15 GMT