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Table 2 Number of warning labels (WL) by food groups for processed food (n = 420)

From: Hypothetical impact of the Mexican front-of-pack labeling on intake of critical nutrients and energy

Food groups

Number of WL by phases of the NOM-051

First

Second

Third

Min–Max

Min–Max

Min–Max

Tubers, beans, legumes, cereals, corn and fours

0–3

0–3

0–3

Tortillas and corn products

0–3

0–3

0–3

Salted bread

0–3

0–3

0–3

Breakfast cereal products, cereal bars, granola

1–4

1–4

1–4

Milk and dairy products

0–4

0–4

0–4

Cheese (products)

0–4

0–4

2–4

Processed Meat (fresh and cured sausages)

1–3

1–3

1–4

Fish and shellfish (fresh or frozen)

0–2

1–2

1–2

Soups, creams and broths

1–2

1–3

1–3

Industrial food

1–3

1–3

1–3

Dressings, condiments, stock cubes and powders

0–3

1–3

1–3

Sauces (water based and emulsions)

1–3

1–3

1–4

Snacks (savory and sweet)

0–4

0–4

0–4

Sweet bread, pastry, desserts and cookies

1–4

1–4

1–4

Processed fruits and vegetables

0–2

1–2

0–2

Non-alcoholic beverages

0–3

0–3

0–4

Oils, fats and fat containing spreads

2–3

2–3

2–3

Sweeteners, condensed milk, jelly, milk jam

0–3

0–3

1–3