STARBUCKS has been slammed for selling a hot chocolate for kids which contains more sugar than a day’s recommended total.
The 236ml “short-sized” drink has 20.1g of sugar per single serving — equivalent to five teaspoons.
The daily limit for four to six-year-olds is 19g.
Seven to ten-year-olds are supposed to have only 24g, while the 215-calorie treat has two thirds the 30g target for those 11 and over.
The drink — the same as the adult version, but not as hot — is served as standard with semi-skimmed milk and whipped cream.
Extras such as a marshmallow or flake can be added.
A spokesman for the British Dental Association said: “Tooth decay is the number one reason for hospital admissions among young children.
“We urgently require industry to play its role in weaning Britain off its addiction to sugar.”
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3Lucy Jones, of the British Dietetic Association, suggested hot frothy milk as a healthier alternative.
A Starbucks spokesman said: “We offer ways to reduce sugar, including no whipped cream.”
In November The Sun revealed Starbucks was selling festive coffees containing as much sugar as seven chocolate doughnuts.
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