Are brands using glycerol in slushies to dodge the sugar tax

Are brands using glycerol in slushies to dodge the sugar tax? Experts warn parents of under 4s to steer clear of sugar-free varieties of the iced drink, which can cause potentially fatal intoxication

The 2018 sugar tax has cut tooth decay hospital admissions - but one professor says new cases of glycerol intoxication could be an 'unintended consequence' of the levy.

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